Investigation Report
Safety warning after critical stability issues identified on beam scallop dredger Olivia Jean
Safety warning after critical stability issues identified on beam scallop dredger Olivia Jean
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Loss of vessel stability
- Fishing operations
- Operating and work proceduresStop-work authority
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
MAIB identifies critical stability concerns on the scallop dredger Olivia Jean following structural and equipment modifications. Dredge numbers, catch limits and authorised crewing are exceeded. The bulletin recommends ceasing operations until safe operation is ensured, commissioning a current stability assessment and enforcing all safety-critical operational limitations.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
This document recommends the vessel not undertake any further fishing operations until safe operation can be ensured.
Themes: marine operations, vessel and mooring.