Investigation Report
Capsize and sinking of twin-rig prawn trawler Kairos
Capsize and sinking of twin-rig prawn trawler Kairos
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- DrowningHuman factorsLoss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- PumpsWinchWire rope
- Evacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrityOperating and work procedures
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of Kairos’s capsize and sinking while recovering a lost prawn trawl in very rough seas west of the Isles of Scilly. Computer-based stability analysis examines creeper-wire loading, deck swamping and probable downflooding through vents. The report also considers skipper decision-making, abandonment and the successful recovery of all five crew.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.