Collision between stern trawler Aspire and scallop dredger Mariscos
Location: Off east coast of Northern Ireland.
Completed PE Summary: Aspire/Mariscos
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel 1/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Aspire |
| Registered Owner and Manager | Privately owned |
| Port of Registry | Belfast |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fish catching/processing |
| Built | 1976 |
| Construction | Wood |
| Length Overall | 22.66m |
| Gross Tonnage | 138 |
| Date/Time | 18/12/02, 1142 |
| Location of Incident | Northern Irish coastal waters |
| Incident Type | Collision |
| Persons Onboard | 4 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
| Fishing Vessel 2/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel name | Mariscos |
| Registered Owner and Manager | Privately owned |
| Port of Registry | Portsmouth |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fish catching/processing |
| Built | 1986 |
| Length Overall | 9.88m |
| Gross Tonnage | 8.14 |
| Persons Onboard | 2 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 2 injured crew |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
Synopsis
Collision between fv Aspire, which was returning to harbour, and fv Mariscos, a scallop dredger, which was stationary while working her catch.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has made recommendations to the owners of both vessels with reference to:
- The need to maintain a vigilant lookout at all times when at sea
A recommendation was also made to the owner of aspire concerning:
- The identification of measures to reduce the risk of collision caused by poor lookout from the wheelhouse
A further recommendation was also made to the owners of Mariscos with reference to:
- The making of assumptions regarding the actions of other vessels