File:Investigation into the loss of the STV Astrid.pdf

English: The vessel, a 42 metre (m) Dutch registered sail training passenger ship, of

steel construction and brig rigged, was anchored in Oysterhaven Anchorage, Co. Cork at approximately 14.00 hrs on the 23rd July 2013. On-board on arrival at Oysterhaven were the Master and permanent crew of three, a temporary cook, a mentor and 24 trainees/passengers. The trainees ranged in age from 15 to 24 and eight were Irish nationals. Of the remaining trainees four were Dutch nationals, three were UK nationals, six were French nationals, two were Belgian nationals and one was a Spanish national. 1.2 On the 24th July 2013 the ship was scheduled to be one of the flotilla of boats taking part in a sailing festival between Oysterhaven and Kinsale. 1.3 The ship hauled anchor at 11.00 hrs and proceeded out of Oysterhaven, using engine power. At approximately 11.35 hrs sails were being hauled and the course was altered. Whilst hauling sails the engine was still being used and the ship proceeded in a SW direction at a speed of approximately 3 knots. 1.4 At approximately 11.40 hrs the engine failed and the ship was unable to sail out of the situation that grounded the “STV Astrid” on the coast 0.7 NM North West of the Big Sovereign, which is a small island just outside Oysterhaven. 1.5 Rescue services were alerted and all trainees and crew were safely evacuated and landed into Kinsale, without any injuries being sustained. The ship sank but

was subsequently salvaged and deemed an economic write-off.