Investigation Report
Man overboard from stern trawler Apollo with loss of 1 life
Man overboard from stern trawler Apollo with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMarine Operations
- Cold stressDrowningFalls from height
- Fishing operations
- Fall protection equipmentPersonal protective equipmentWinch
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of a fatal fall overboard from Apollo during net hauling in rough seas near Orkney. It examines an exposed stern ledge, shooting-pole removal, unimplemented risk controls, absent flotation protection and cold-water incapacitation. Recovery attempts and inadequate practical drills inform recommendations for safer deck work and realistic casualty recovery exercises.
Classifications: Cold stress; hypothermia.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An investigation into a fatal person-overboard event involving a stern trawler.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, marine operations.