Investigation Report

Collision between standby vessel Strilmøy and pair trawler Harvester resulting in Harvester sinking

MAIBMarine Accident Investigation Branch

Collision between standby vessel Strilmøy and pair trawler Harvester resulting in Harvester sinking

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Summary

Investigation synopsis of the collision between Harvester and Strilmøy in fog during pair trawling. Harvester sank after her crew abandoned ship and were recovered by Ocean Harvest. It describes radar indications, attempted radio communication and late avoiding action, and records a recommendation to reassess and comply with lookout and radar instructions.

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About This Record
Publisher
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Type
Investigation Report
Date
Unknown
Topic
Vessel Collision, Vessel Flooding and Foundering
Activity
Fishing Operations, Navigation
Equipment
Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel, Navigation and Positioning Equipment
Control
Evacuation, Escape and Rescue, Operating and Work Procedures
Sector
Commercial Fishing, Marine Industry
Setting
Vessel
Link
Checked , working
Record
maib-collision-between-standby-vessel-strilm-y-and-pair-trawler-harvester-130-miles-north-east · added 3 September 2026

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