Investigation Report
Man overboard from stern trawler Enterprise with loss of 1 life
Man overboard from stern trawler Enterprise with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMarine Operations
- Cold stressDrowningRegulation and legislationRisk managementSlips, trips and falls
- Fishing operations
- CraneLadderPersonal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueFall preventionRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigates the fatal loss of Enterprise’s skipper during net repairs in rough North Sea weather. The report examines unprotected shooting ports, slippery footing, absent lifejacket use and inadequate risk assessment. It analyses difficulties with casualty recovery, delayed distress alerting and insufficient preparation for the skipper’s incapacitation.
Classifications: Cold stress; hypothermia.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Ladder; ladders.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
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.