Investigation Report
Serious injury to a crew member on board the scallop dredger Jacoba (BM77)
Serious injury to a crew member on board the scallop dredger Jacoba (BM77)
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Crushing and pinch pointsRisk management
- Fishing operationsLifting operations
- Winch
- Competence and trainingExclusion zonesOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation into serious crushing injuries aboard Jacoba during scallop dredging in the English Channel. A winch-operated main beam was lowered while a deckhand worked beneath it to clear snagged gear. The report examines inadequate task-specific risk assessments, snag-clearing procedures, familiarisation, crew certification and oversight, and recommends improvements to fleet safety management.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.