Investigation Report
Capsize of fishing vessel Laura Jane with loss of 1 life
Capsize of fishing vessel Laura Jane with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityRegulation and legislationVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operationsInspection and maintenance
- Pumps
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrity
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of Laura Jane’s fatal capsize in Plymouth Sound. Fishing-gear loading submerged freeing ports, allowing water to accumulate aft and destabilise the vessel. The report examines freeboard, roll and heel testing, inspection shortcomings, stability training and the delayed extraction of the skipper from the wheelhouse.
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: Pumps.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.