Investigation Report
Accident to skipper of scallop dredger Ronan Orla with loss of 1 life
Accident to skipper of scallop dredger Ronan Orla with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- EntanglementMechanical failureRegulation and legislation
- Fishing operationsInspection and maintenance
- Operator displays and control interfacesWinch
- Competence and trainingHuman-centred designMachine guardingRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
MAIB investigates fatal winch entanglement during single-handed scallop dredge recovery aboard Ronan Orla off north Wales. The exact snagging mechanism remained inconclusive. Analysis examines poor winch condition, inaccessible controls, absent emergency stops and lone-working risks, with recommendations addressing safety training and fishing-vessel self-certification.
Classifications: Entanglement; caught in machinery; drawn into machinery.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Human-centred design.
Classifications: Machine guarding; machinery guards; machine guards.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.