Investigation Report
Grounding of twin-rig stern trawler Prospect and subsequent sinking while under tow
Grounding of twin-rig stern trawler Prospect and subsequent sinking while under tow
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsLoss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and founderingVessel grounding
- NavigationTowing
- Navigation and positioning equipmentPumps
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescue
- Commercial fishing
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation of Prospect’s grounding at Skibby Baas and subsequent foundering during towage at Lerwick Harbour. It examines inadequate passage planning and monitoring, telephone distraction, possible alcohol effects, flooding and uncertain stability. Recommendations address navigation refresher training, compliant electronic charts, watchkeeping practices and monthly emergency drills. No injuries or pollution occurred.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Towing; towage.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.