Investigation Report
Man overboard from stern trawler Illustris with loss of 1 life
Man overboard from stern trawler Illustris with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMarine Operations
- DrowningRisk management
- Personnel transfer
- Personal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingOperational supervisionRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigates a fatal overboard incident from Illustris while berthed at Royal Quays Marina, North Shields. The precise entry mechanism remains uncertain. The report examines alcohol impairment, access across rafted vessels, guardrails, cold-water survivability and boarding risk assessments, recommending improved monitoring, mandatory safety training and a formal drug and alcohol policy.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Personnel transfer; crew transfer.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
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 Illustris.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, marine operations.