Investigation Report
Snagging, capsize and sinking of stern trawler Bounty
Snagging, capsize and sinking of stern trawler Bounty
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityRegulation and legislationVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operationsInspection and maintenance
- Evacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrity
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of Bounty’s capsize and sinking in Lyme Bay after its trawl snagged a seabed obstruction. Stern-deck flooding, inadequate freeboard and undersized freeing ports contributed to the casualty. Both crew survived using a liferaft. The synopsis discusses small-vessel standards, drainage requirements and inspection before entry into service.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
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 fishing gear snagging, capsize and sinking of a stern trawler.
Themes: marine operations.