Investigation Report
Capsize and sinking of twin rig trawler Angela
Capsize and sinking of twin rig trawler Angela
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Loss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- Personal protective equipmentPumpsRescue craftValve
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrityPreventive maintenance
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of Angela’s North Sea capsize and sinking during fish processing. Shelter flooding caused the casualty; a jammed-open starboard tonnage valve was considered the most likely flooding source. The report examines full-hopper stability, eductor drainage, deckwash capacity, liferaft deployment and rescue, with recommendations on valve inspection and crew training.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Rescue craft; fast rescue craft; FRC; fast rescue boat; FRB.
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: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into twin-rig trawler Angela overturning and sinking east of Peterhead.
Themes: marine operations.