Investigation Report
Capsize and sinking of creeler Kirsteen Anne with loss of 2 lives
Capsize and sinking of creeler Kirsteen Anne with loss of 2 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Vessel and Mooring
- Incident investigationLoss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
MAIB investigated Kirsteen Anne’s unwitnessed capsize after she failed to return from fishing with two crew. Examination and an inclining experiment linked poor stability to vessel modifications, fishing gear weight and bilge water. Recommendations addressed stability standards for vessels under 15 m, risk assessment and fishermen’s awareness.
Classifications: Incident investigation; accident investigation.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into the loss of a creeler after it capsized and sank.
Themes: vessel and mooring.