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 | |
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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