Investigation Report
Capsize and sinking of prawn trawler Nancy Glen with loss of 2 lives
Capsize and sinking of prawn trawler Nancy Glen with loss of 2 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Loss of vessel stabilityRegulation and legislationVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- CraneStorage tanks
- Competence and trainingManagement of change
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of Nancy Glen’s fatal capsize in Lower Loch Fyne examines trawl loading during a turn and stability reduced by cumulative modifications, including a heavier crane and relocated tanks. Underwater surveys, laser scanning and inclining trials informed the analysis. Recommendations address regular, comparable stability checks for small fishing vessels.
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: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.