Investigation Report
Explosion and subsequent sinking of crabber Fleur de Lys with 4 people injured
Explosion and subsequent sinking of crabber Fleur de Lys with 4 people injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- ExplosionHot Work and Fire
- ExplosionMechanical failurePressure systemsRegulation and legislationVessel flooding and foundering
- Personal protective equipmentPressure vessel
- Evacuation, escape and rescuePressure relief
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Fleur de Lys sank after its unvented hot-water cylinder ruptured under steam overpressure, probably following immersion-heater thermostat failure. The synopsis examines absent safety devices, earlier overheating warnings and gaps in fishing-vessel standards. Accessible lifejackets and elevated radio batteries aided survival; a helicopter recovered all four crewmen from the sea.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Pressure vessel; pressure vessels.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Pressure relief; overpressure protection.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines an explosion aboard a crabber followed by vessel sinking and injuries.
Themes: explosion, hot work and fire.