A sea driver... Saturday, May 20, at 20:30, at Saint-Louis-de-Montferrand, while leaving Bordeaux, the cruise ship of 224 meters long Seven Seas Splendor triggered on its way a wave responsible for material damage (flooding of a road, where rocks and branches were also found, and a house).
Other possible causes excluded by the investigation
The "navigation data of the vessel concerned (via the AIS radar system), as well as nautical, tide gauge and meteorological data" were reviewed by the services of the harbour master's office of the port of Bordeaux. Verdict: the excessive speed of the ship is the only element that can explain the occurrence of this wave of submersion. On that day, the strong tide and the surge accentuated the phenomenon.
"It was noted the absence of significant wind, the absence of tidal bore phenomenon, the absence of tidal reversal, and the absence of unusual current, reports the port in a statement. In addition, the route taken by the boat is consistent with the navigation channel (no excessive proximity to the bank). Elements consistent with the Gironde pilotage service.
"Given this event and these elements of analysis, particular vigilance will be brought by the port services during the next stopovers," promises the port of Bordeaux.
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