Investigation Report
Flooding and sinking of stern trawler Blue Sinata with loss of 1 life
Flooding and sinking of stern trawler Blue Sinata with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Structural and Asset Integrity
- DrowningRegulation and legislationStructural and asset integrityVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- Storage tanks
- Evacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrity
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Blue Sinata sank in Weymouth Bay, killing her skipper. Recovery revealed hull damage through which flooding occurred after additional live-catch tanks reduced freeboard. The synopsis examines the vessel’s charter work, passenger status and applicable workboat standards, recommending coordination between DEFRA and MCA over safety certification.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: structural and asset integrity.