Investigation Report
Crush incident during hauling operation on stern trawler Gemma Fidelis with loss of 1 life
Crush incident during hauling operation on stern trawler Gemma Fidelis with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Line of FireMarine Operations
- Crushing and pinch pointsLeadership and safety cultureRisk management
- Fishing operations
- WinchWire rope
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation synopsis of a fatal accident aboard Gemma Fidelis while hauling fishing gear east of the River Tees. A trawl wire escaped an open snatch block and crushed a crewman against the gunwale. Contributing factors included acceptance of an unsafe procedure, absent safety awareness training and inadequate, ambiguously documented risk controls.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Leadership and safety culture; safety culture; safety leadership.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A fatal crush incident occurred during a fishing gear hauling operation.
Themes: line of fire, marine operations.