Investigation Report
Capsize of multipurpose fishing vessel Betty G while beam trawling
Capsize of multipurpose fishing vessel Betty G while beam trawling
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Loss of vessel stabilityRisk managementVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- Personal protective equipmentWinch
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrityRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigates Betty G’s capsize during beam trawling in Lyme Bay on 23 July 2012. Sudden release of the starboard net load created an imbalance, followed by flooding and foundering. Examines winch clutches, stability checks, emergency gear release, liferaft survival and distress alerting, and recommends risk assessment and emergency drills.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
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: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into fishing vessel Betty G overturning while beam trawling in Lyme Bay.
Themes: marine operations.