Investigation Report
Collision between stern trawlers Good Intent and Silver Dee resulting in Silver Dee sinking
Collision between stern trawlers Good Intent and Silver Dee resulting in Silver Dee sinking
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- FatigueHuman factorsVessel collisionVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operationsNavigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueFatigue managementFlood containment and watertight integrity
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of an Irish Sea collision between wooden stern trawlers Silver Dee and Good Intent. Ineffective lookout and probable watchkeeper fatigue contributed to the accident. Silver Dee flooded rapidly without watertight subdivision and sank after its crew transferred safely. The report examines navigation practices, abandonment and construction standards, recommending improved watchkeeping.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Fatigue management.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.