Investigation Report
Capsize and sinking of beam trawler Grey Flamingo with loss of 2 lives
Capsize and sinking of beam trawler Grey Flamingo with loss of 2 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Vessel and Mooring
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- Personal protective equipmentWinchWire rope
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work procedures
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigates Grey Flamingo’s capsize and sinking off Cornwall, with two lives lost, after snagged beam-trawling gear prompted operation of a starboard quick release. Load transferred to the port derrick, exceeding the vessel’s stability capability. The report examines rescue difficulties and recommends improved stability training and consideration of buoyancy garments.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into the loss of a beam trawler after it capsized and sank.
Themes: vessel and mooring.