Accident while hauling gear in heavy weather on stern trawler Venture II with loss of 1 life
Location: Off north west coast of Scotland.
Completed PE Summary: Venture II
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Venture II |
| Registered Owner and Manager | Venture II Fishing Company |
| Port of Registry | Banff |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fish catching/processing |
| Built | 2001 |
| Length Overall | 28m |
| Gross Tonnage | 468.00 |
| Date/Time | 28/01/03, 0049 |
| Location of Incident | Foreign high seas |
| Incident Type | Accident to person |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
Synopsis
Fatal accident to crew member while hauling fishing gear.
Action taken:
The Chief Inspector of marine accidents has made the following recommendation to the owner/skipper of the vessel:
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Refrain from fishing in weather conditions, which impose a danger to the crew when working on deck
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When hauling, especially in poor weather conditions, endeavour to haul the fishing gear head to weather, which will afford the crew a degree of protection
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Ensure the control measures identified in the risk assessment are complied with
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Revisit your risk assessment regularly and involve all members of the crew in the process