Investigation Report
Capsize and sinking of scallop dredger JMT with loss of 2 lives
Capsize and sinking of scallop dredger JMT with loss of 2 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Vessel and Mooring
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityRegulation and legislationVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operationsInspection and maintenance
- Personal protective equipmentWinch
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueManagement of change
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of JMT’s fatal capsize and sinking examines reduced stability following conversion to scallop dredging, asymmetric gear handling after a winch breakdown, and survival arrangements. It compares stability assessment methods, scrutinises inspection and regulatory gaps, and recommends stability awareness training and Wolfson freeboard marks.
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: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into the loss of a scallop dredger after it capsized and sank.
Themes: vessel and mooring.