Entanglement with net drum on prawn trawler Patsy B with loss of 1 life
Location: Off the Isle of Arran, Scotland.
Completed PE Summary: Patsy B
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Patsy B |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Privately owned |
| Port of Registry | Fraserburgh |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fish catching |
| Built | 1984 |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 11.41m |
| Gross Tonnage | 7.90 |
| Date/Time | 08/07/2003, 1912 |
| Location of Incident | Scottish coastal waters |
| Incident Type | Accident to person |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
Synopsis
Skipper on single handed fishing vessel killed in net drum.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has made recommendations to the vessel’s owner with reference to:
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Risk assessments
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Use of machinery safety devices