Investigation Report
Subsea explosion resulting in damage to crab potting vessel Galwad-Y-Mor and injuries to crew
Subsea explosion resulting in damage to crab potting vessel Galwad-Y-Mor and injuries to crew
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- ExplosionMarine Operations
- ExplosionVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- Valve
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFirst aid and medical provisionFlood containment and watertight integrity
- Commercial fishing
- SubseaVessel
Summary
Investigation of a seabed bomb explosion during crab-pot recovery by Galwad-Y-Mor, causing vessel damage, flooding and significant crew injuries. The report assesses potting-gear disturbance of likely wartime ordnance, fragment examination and explosive traces, alongside watertight subdivision, crew preparedness, rescue and casualty triage.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: First aid and medical provision.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Subsea; underwater worksite.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: explosion, marine operations.