Investigation Report

Collision between general cargo vessel Scot Explorer and side trawler Dorthe Dalsoe

MAIBMarine Accident Investigation Branch

Collision between general cargo vessel Scot Explorer and side trawler Dorthe Dalsoe

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Summary

Investigation of the Kattegat collision between Scot Explorer and Dorthe Dalsoe examines inadequate lookout arrangements, inaccurate radar assessment of passing distance and misleading navigation lights. It considers possible fatigue of the fishing vessel’s skipper and analyses safe manning, rest requirements and the use of radar tracking and guard facilities.

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About This Record
Publisher
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Type
Investigation Report
Date
June 2005 (added from another catalogue record)
Topic
Fatigue, Regulation and Legislation, Vessel Collision
Activity
Fishing Operations, Navigation
Equipment
Navigation and Positioning Equipment
Control
Fatigue Management
Sector
Commercial Fishing, Marine Industry
Setting
Marine Waters, Vessel
Link
Checked , working
Record
maib-collision-between-general-cargo-vessel-scot-explorer-and-side-trawler-dorthe-dalsoe-in · added 3 September 2026

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