Investigation Report
Fall overboard from fishing vessel Eder Sands with loss of 1 life
Fall overboard from fishing vessel Eder Sands with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine OperationsSlips, Trips and Falls
- Cold stressDrowningFalls from height
- Fishing operationsWorking at height
- Personal locator beaconsPersonal protective equipment
- Emergency responseFall preventionOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates a fatal fall overboard during net shooting west of Ireland. The report examines unguarded working positions, undocumented procedures and inadequate risk assessments. Lifejacket trials support the probable loss of a loosely fitted lifejacket. Recommendations address flotation-device suitability, correct wearing, vessel-specific procedures and consideration of personal locator beacons.
Classifications: Cold stress; hypothermia.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Personal locator beacons; PLB.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations, slips, trips and falls.