Technical assistance to the Indonesian NTSC in the analysis of voyage data recorder (VDR) data from the MT Norgas Cathinka, following collision with ferry Bahuga Jaya, on 26 September 2012

ME-2012-011

Summary

At about 0444 on 26 September 2012, the 104.5 m LPG tanker MT Norgas Cathinka collided with the 96 m ferry Bahuga Jaya in Sundra Strait, Indonesia. The Bahuga Jaya sank as a result of the collision, with the reported loss of 8 lives.

The Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) is responsible for investigating this occurrence. The NTSC requested assistance from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) in the replay, display and analysis of voyage data recorder (VDR) data from the MT Norgas Cathinka. To assist the NTSC and provide protection of the recorded data and analyses, the ATSB initiated an External Investigation under the provisions of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.

For further information in relation to the investigation of this accident, please refer to the NTSC.

National Transportation Safety Committee
Ministry Of Transportation Republic Of Indonesia
Transportation Building 3rd Floor
Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur No. 5
Jakarta Pusat 10110
Indonesia

Phone  :  +62 21 384 7601
Email    :  knkt@dephub.go.id

Website: http://knkt.dephub.go.id/knkt/ntsc_home/ntsc.htm

Occurrence summary

Investigation number ME-2012-011
Occurrence date 26/09/2012
Location Sundra Strait, Indonesia
State International
Report release date 29/04/2013
Report status Final
Investigation level Systemic
Investigation type External Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Marine
Marine occurrence category Collision
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

Ship details

Name MT Norgas Cathinka / Bahuga Jaya
IMO number 9370654 / 7206392
Ship type LPG Tanker / Ferry
Flag Singapore / Indonesia