Investigation Report
Accident on the twin rig prawn trawler Sea Harvester with 1 person seriously injured
Accident on the twin rig prawn trawler Sea Harvester with 1 person seriously injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Line of fireMechanical failureRegulation and legislation
- Fishing operations
- Navigation and positioning equipmentPersonal protective equipmentWire rope
- Competence and trainingPositive retention and reliable securingRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
An investigation into a deckhand’s serious head injury during recovery of snagged prawn-trawling gear in the Firth of Clyde. A tensioned bridle and vessel motion expelled a guide-pole from its socket. The report examines pole construction and securing, protective equipment, crew training, regulatory compliance and uncertain wreck-position information.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation examines a serious injury accident aboard a twin-rig prawn trawler.
Themes: marine operations.