Investigation Report
Collision between stern trawlers Karen and Sapphire Stone resulting in Karen sinking
Collision between stern trawlers Karen and Sapphire Stone resulting in Karen sinking
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsRegulation and legislationVessel collisionVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operationsNavigation
- Navigation and positioning equipmentPersonal protective equipment
- Emergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescue
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
This investigation examines the collision between Sapphire Stone and Karen near Campbeltown, followed by Karen’s rapid flooding and sinking. It analyses inadequate lookout, unsystematic radar observation, reliance on AIS and obstructed visibility. It also examines crew rescue, distress signalling and EPIRB activation, recommending improved watchkeeping using existing maritime guidance.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
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: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.