Investigation Report
Safety warning issued following a chain failure on scallop dredger Honeybourne III with loss of 1 life
Safety warning issued following a chain failure on scallop dredger Honeybourne III with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Inspection and MaintenanceLine of FireVessel and Mooring
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Fishing operationsInspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Lifting accessories
- Preventive maintenanceRisk assessmentSafety communicationStop-work authority
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
This safety bulletin examines a fatal deckhand injury aboard Honeybourne III after a quick-release chain failed during dredging gear retrieval. It discusses wear and inspection difficulties where chains pass over static derrick-head pins, alternative release arrangements, and recommendations for urgent documented risk assessment, mitigation and crew communication.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
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: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
This bulletin urges owners and operators of beam and scallop trawlers to inspect their vessel’s quick-release arrangements and to make any necessary changes to the equipment or its operation to ensure the safety of crew working on deck.
Themes: inspection and maintenance, line of fire, vessel and mooring.