Status

  • Recommendation handling closed
  • Recommendation handling underway
  • Final report published
  • External consultation process closed
  • Analyzing phase
  • Stakeholder meeting held
  • Fact-finding phase
  • Investigation started

Date of occurrence:

S-195/15

Very serious marine casualty with the tugboat ÖRING

The tugboat ÖRING pushed a barge along Göta älv (Trollhättan Canal). The barge overturned, which also caused the tug to overturn. The tugboat sank but the crew which consisted of two people managed to save themselves. The event has been considered as a very serious marine casualty.

Chairperson

Jonas Bäckstrand

Investigator in charge

Rikard Sahl

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Last updated:
4 December 2023