Investigation Report
Capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Njord with loss of 1 life
Capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Njord with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityRegulation and legislationVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- HelicopterPersonal protective equipmentValve
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrityOperating and work procedures
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Njord’s capsize and sinking while processing a large catch, with one crew member drowning. Analysis examines catch loading, downflooding through an open drain valve, vessel modifications and stability-book assumptions. Indicative digital stability modelling supports the findings, alongside examination of flotation protection, liferaft deployment, emergency communications and rescue.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
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: Helicopter; rotorcraft.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.