Investigation Report
Fire on long liner Shark and flooding of gill netter Royalist resulting in it sinking
Fire on long liner Shark and flooding of gill netter Royalist resulting in it sinking
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hot Work and FireStructural and Asset Integrity
- Electrical safetyFire
- Fishing operations
- PumpsValve
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFire protection
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
An investigation synopsis describes a fire aboard Shark during long-line recovery, with extensive accommodation damage and four crew suffering smoke inhalation. Probable electrical ignition, disabled fire detection, defective firefighting pumps and faulty ventilation isolation featured in the findings. Naval firefighters extinguished the fires; certification and emergency drill deficiencies were also identified.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The investigation examines a fire aboard long liner Shark and associated flooding and sinking of another fishing vessel.
Themes: hot work and fire, structural and asset integrity.