Undated handout photo issued by the Marine Accidents Investigations Branch (MAIB) of the Stena Superfast VII ferry. A Royal Navy submarine and the ferry were at "serious risk of collision" after safety decisions on the Navy vessel were taken based on inaccurate information, an investigation has found. © MAIB/PA Media
The Independent: British nuclear submarine in ‘near miss’ with packed ferry after ship sees periscope
A Royal Navy nuclear-powered submarine was at “serious risk of collision” with a ferry after the commanding officer made safety decisions based on inaccurate information, an investigation has found.
A Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report said the two vessels came within 50-100 metres of each other in the incident on 6 November, 2018.
Crew on the Stena Superfast VII ferry showed “great presence of mind and strong conviction” in altering its course to avoid the collision after spotting the submarine’s periscope nearby.
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WNU Editor: The report is here .... Stena Superfast VII and Royal Navy submarine report published (Gov.uk).
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