Investigation Report
Sinking of under 15m vessels: prawn trawler Kathryn Jane, potter Emerald Dawn and prawn trawler Jann Denise II with loss of 5 lives
Sinking of under 15m vessels: prawn trawler Kathryn Jane, potter Emerald Dawn and prawn trawler Jann Denise II with loss of 5 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityRegulation and legislationStructural and asset integrityVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operationsInspection and maintenance
- HosePersonal protective equipmentPumpsValve
- Alarm managementCompetence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrity
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Combined investigation of the losses of Kathryn Jane, Emerald Dawn and Jann Denise II, all fishing vessels under 15 metres. It examines flooding, structural condition, stability, bilge alarms and survival arrangements, retaining uncertainty about individual loss mechanisms. Wreck surveys and testing inform recommendations on inspection, regulatory oversight and safety training.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into the sinking of three under-15-metre fishing vessels, resulting in five fatalities.
Themes: marine operations.