Investigation Report
Grounding of stern trawler Lomur
Grounding of stern trawler Lomur
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- FatigueHuman factorsRisk managementVessel grounding
- Fishing operationsNavigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Alarm managementFatigue managementHuman-centred designRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
This investigation examines Lomur’s grounding on Hoe Skerry while returning to Scalloway on 14 June 2001. The skipper fell asleep on watch after inadequate rest. Analysis addresses inshore fishing routines, crew numbers, visual navigation, autopilot reliance and watch-alarm arrangements. Recommendations concern manning, risk assessment, wheelhouse practices and alarm-reset positioning.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Fatigue management.
Classifications: Human-centred design.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The investigation examines the circumstances surrounding a stern trawler grounding.
Themes: marine operations.