Investigation Report
Double man overboard from the fishing vessel Weston Bay (GY123) with the loss of 1 life
Double man overboard from the fishing vessel Weston Bay (GY123) with the loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMarine Operations
- Cold stressDrowningEntanglementRisk management
- Fishing operations
- LadderPersonal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescueRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation into two deckhands entering the water during pot deployment aboard Weston Bay, with one death. It examines manual downstacking, exposure to running gear, loss of flotation support and failed recovery equipment, alongside deficiencies in emergency drills, risk assessments, crew task allocation and safety training. The second deckhand’s entry mechanism remains unknown.
Classifications: Cold stress; hypothermia.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Entanglement; caught in machinery; drawn into machinery.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Ladder; ladders.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines two people falling overboard from a fishing vessel, resulting in one fatality.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, marine operations.