Investigation Report
Man overboard from stern trawler Constant Friend with loss of 1 life
Man overboard from stern trawler Constant Friend with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMarine Operations
- DrowningHuman factorsRegulation and legislationSlips, trips and falls
- Personnel transfer
- Personal protective equipment
- Evacuation, escape and rescueFall preventionFirst aid and medical provisionRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
This investigation examines a fatal boarding accident at Kilkeel Harbour involving Constant Friend and Silver Harvester. It analyses hazardous guardrail crossings, wet surfaces, vessel movement and probable alcohol-related impairment. The report assesses shortcomings in boarding risk controls, rescue and resuscitation, and recommends reviewing access guidance and improving emergency notification arrangements.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Personnel transfer; crew transfer.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: First aid and medical provision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines a fatal person-overboard event involving stern trawler Constant Friend.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, marine operations.