Investigation Report
Snagging, capsize and sinking of twin trawler Radiant with loss of 1 life
Snagging, capsize and sinking of twin trawler Radiant with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- Operator displays and control interfacesPersonal protective equipmentWinch
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrity
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Radiant capsized and foundered while freeing snagged fishing gear north-west of Lewis. Loss of winch power left a heavy port-warp load, followed by listing and engine-room flooding. One crewman was lost during abandonment. The investigation addresses defective inflatable lifejackets, winch emergency-start training, stability warnings and air-intake positioning.
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: Operator displays and control interfaces.
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: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into fishing gear snagging, capsize and sinking of a twin trawler, resulting in one fatality.
Themes: marine operations.