A Study on the Collision Accident between Ferry Golden Jindo and Ferry Princess

Kim, Jin-Kwon

Journal of Navigation and Port Research 2005;29(2):119-125.
Published online March 31, 2005.

A Study on the Collision Accident between Ferry Golden Jindo and Ferry Princess

Abstract

Ferry Golden Jindo collided with Ferry Princess near the No.7 light buoy of Incheon Port No.1 Passage in restricted visibility due to dense fog. The result was that Ferry Golden Jindo got a hole at the starboard midship section shell plating and Ferry Princess sustained damages at the starboard bow and 25 persons injured. The aim of this paper is to investigate this collision accident, to clarify its causes, and to prevent such accident from occurring again. In short, this collision resulted from Princess’ high speed in restricted visibility, Golden Jindo’s carelessness of watchkeeping, lack of proper safety training of crew, lack of instruction of supervisor, carelessness of PTMS Center and indifference of Korea Shipping Association, etc.

Key Words: Marine accident;Collision;COLREG;PTMS;Golden Jindo;Princess