Investigation Report
Fatal accident on the beam trawler Cornishman with loss of 1 life
Fatal accident on the beam trawler Cornishman with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- CorrosionDropped objectsMechanical failureStructural and asset integrity
- Fishing operationsInspection and maintenance
- Lifting accessories
- Non-destructive testingPreventive maintenance
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation material examines the fatal failure of Cornishman’s trawl quick-release chain, including corrosion, side loading and material properties. Technical annexes document magnetic particle inspection, metallography, hardness and break-load testing. Recommendations address inspection, fabrication quality and consideration of alternative release designs; an annex discusses the separate Honeybourne III accident.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Non-destructive testing; NDT; non-destructive examination; NDE.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.