Investigation Report
Snagging, capsize and sinking scallop dredger Pescado with loss of 6 lives
Snagging, capsize and sinking scallop dredger Pescado with loss of 6 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- Incident investigationLoss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- Navigation and positioning equipmentPumpsWinchWire rope
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseEvacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrity
- Commercial fishing
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
An inspector’s inquiry examines Pescado’s loss with six crew, probably between 25 and 28 February 1991 off Dodman Point. It reconstructs excessive heel during recovery of snagged scallop gear and subsequent downflooding. Underwater surveys, wreck examinations and inclining tests inform analysis of stability, winch arrangements, crew competence and life-saving deficiencies.
Classifications: Incident investigation; accident investigation.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
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 snagging, capsize and sinking of a scallop dredger, resulting in six fatalities.
Themes: marine operations.