Investigation Report
Capsize, drifting and sinking of beam trawler Flamingo with loss of 4 lives
Capsize, drifting and sinking of beam trawler Flamingo with loss of 4 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- Loss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operationsTowing
- Personal protective equipment
- Evacuation, escape and rescue
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis of Flamingo’s capsize and sinking east of Harwich, with four crew lost. Rocks and shells caused the portside net to break at a weak link, raising the centre of gravity and reducing stability. It discusses raised derricks, quick-release gear and wearing working-type lifejackets on deck.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into beam trawler Flamingo overturning, drifting and sinking off Harwich with four fatalities.
Themes: marine operations.