Investigation Report
Man overboard from potter Fram of Shieldaig with loss of 1 life
Man overboard from potter Fram of Shieldaig with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMarine Operations
- Cold stressDrowning
- Fishing operationsPersonnel transfer
- Personal protective equipment
- Emergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescueRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
This investigation examines a deckhand’s fatal entry into Loch Torridon from Fram of Shieldaig’s tender. The unwitnessed fall probably occurred while securing the tender alongside. It analyses lifejacket non-use, cold-water immersion, alcohol impairment and difficulties recovering an unconscious casualty, alongside incomplete risk assessments and absent regular emergency drills.
Classifications: Cold stress; hypothermia.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Personnel transfer; crew transfer.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines a fatal person-overboard event involving potter Fram of Shieldaig.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, marine operations.