Close-quarters situation between cargo vessel Linda Buck and stern trawler Jubilee Quest
Location: Off Cromer, England.
Completed PE Summary: Jubilee Quest/Linda Buck
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Jubilee Quest |
| Registered Owner and Manager | Dolbeck Fishing Company Ltd |
| Port of Registry | Grimsby |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Stern trawler |
| Built | 1997 |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 21.2m |
| Gross Tonnage | 178 |
| Date/Time | 16/03/04, 2310 |
| Location of Incident | Off Cromer, England |
| Incident Type | Near miss |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
| Merchant Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Linda Buck |
| Registered Owner and Manager | Buck W |
| Port of Registry | Limassol |
| Flag | Cyprus |
| Type | Dry Cargo |
| Built | 1985 |
| Length Overall | 95.92m |
| Gross Tonnage | 2295 |
| Date/Time | 16/03/04, 2310 |
| Incident Type | Near miss |
| Injuries/ Fatalities | None |
| Damage/ Pollution | None |
Synopsis
Near miss between a fishing vessel and a coastal cargo vessel.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents wrote to the cargo vessel’s company making comment on the following safety issues:
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navigation relied solely on the use of the GPS, contrary to IMO resolution A.893 (21)
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No records of a lookout during the hours of darkness contrary to the requirements of STCW95
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Use of radar with a GPS speed input producing ground stabilisation, which can be a source of confusion especially from the echo of a slow moving fishing vessel