Investigation Report
Flooding incidents on twin rigged stern trawler Audacious and beam trawler Chloe T resulting in both vessels sinking
Flooding incidents on twin rigged stern trawler Audacious and beam trawler Chloe T resulting in both vessels sinking
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- CorrosionLoss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operationsInspection and maintenancePressure testing
- Personal protective equipmentProcess pipework and pipelinesPumpsValve
- Alarm managementCompetence and trainingFlood containment and watertight integrityPreventive maintenance
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Combined investigation into the flooding and sinking of Audacious and Chloe T in 2012. Although precise causes remained unknown, seawater cooling pipework failure was considered likely. The report examines corrosion, survey records, bilge alarms, valve accessibility, pumping capacity, watertight closures, stability and contrasting crew abandonment responses.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pressure testing; hydrostatic testing; pneumatic testing.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into flooding incidents involving two trawlers that subsequently sank.
Themes: marine operations, vessel and mooring.