Investigation Report
Snagging, capsize and sinking of stern trawler Sundance with loss of 1 life
Snagging, capsize and sinking of stern trawler Sundance with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- Personal protective equipmentWinch
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescue
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Sundance capsized off Gilkicker Point while recovering a net containing torpedo debris, mud and shells. The load snagged as the vessel listed; passing wash preceded water ingress and capsize. One crew member died. The investigation highlights stability understanding and lifejacket use on open decks.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
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, resulting in one fatality.
Themes: marine operations.