Investigation Report
Entanglement while shooting fishing gear from twin rig stern trawler Solstice II with loss of 1 life
Entanglement while shooting fishing gear from twin rig stern trawler Solstice II with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Line of FireMarine Operations
- EntanglementRisk managementSlips, trips and falls
- Fishing operations
- Winch
- Operating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates a fatal winch entanglement aboard the twin-rig trawler Solstice II off Rockall during gear shooting. The reconstruction identifies a possible trip over a spare trawl. Analysis examines unsafe passage between rotating drums, restricted monitoring after reduced manning, and ineffective risk assessment, recommending vessel-specific procedures and safer routes.
Classifications: Entanglement; caught in machinery; drawn into machinery.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: line of fire, marine operations.