Overview
This retrieval concept groups cases where a vessel breaks free from its berth, moorings, or restraint arrangement and begins drifting or moving without intended control. It is broader than any single controlled incident_type because the breakaway may escalate into a terminal accident, allision, collision, or grounding.
Common themes
- wind, current, or draft change increasing line loads
- inadequate mooring plan, brake setting, or line tending
- loss or absence of tug, anchor, or berth-side recovery margin
- secondary collision, allision, or grounding after the breakaway starts
Related concepts
Related incidents
Accidents linked to this concept are grouped by vessel type.