Investigation Report
Capsize and foundering of the prawn trawler Odyssey (FR 70)
Capsize and foundering of the prawn trawler Odyssey (FR 70)
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Loss of vessel stabilityRegulation and legislationVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- Personal protective equipmentPumpsValve
- Evacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrityOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of Odyssey’s capsize during net recovery in the North Sea. Wash water accumulated on the shelter deck, with a tonnage valve likely obstructed, causing loss of stability. Stability modelling, pump controls, drainage arrangements and emergency preparedness are examined. All six crew abandoned to a liferaft and were rescued uninjured.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The investigation examines the capsize and subsequent sinking of a prawn trawler.
Themes: marine operations.