Investigation Report
Parting of trawl wire on converted scallop dredger Olivia Jean with 1 person injured
Parting of trawl wire on converted scallop dredger Olivia Jean with 1 person injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Line of FireMarine Operations
- Dropped objectsFatigueLoss of vessel stabilityMechanical failureRegulation and legislation
- Fishing operationsInspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Lifting accessoriesWire rope
- First aid and medical provisionManagement of changePreventive maintenanceRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
MAIB investigates a fisherman’s injury aboard Olivia Jean off Beachy Head when a trawl wire parted during gear recovery and bridle chains fell onto him. The failure mechanism remained uncertain because wire ends were discarded. The report examines equipment maintenance, vessel modifications and stability, crew rest, medical assistance and regulatory oversight.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: First aid and medical provision.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: line of fire, marine operations.