Investigation Report
Man overboard from potter Our Sarah Jane with loss of 1 life
Man overboard from potter Our Sarah Jane with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMarine Operations
- Cold stressDrowningHuman factors
- Fishing operations
- Mooring linesNavigation and positioning equipmentPersonal protective equipment
- Emergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work procedures
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigates a deckhand’s fatal entry into the English Channel to free Our Sarah Jane’s fouled propeller. Examines probable cold water shock, possible drug-related effects on decision-making, and unsuccessful recovery attempts. Identifies shortcomings in lifebuoy availability, buoyant lifelines and emergency preparedness, alongside concerns about personal flotation device use.
Classifications: Cold stress; hypothermia.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Mooring lines; mooring rope; mooring wire.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An investigation into a fatal person-overboard event involving a potting fishing vessel.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, marine operations.