Fall from mast of trawler Atlantic D with 1 person injured
Location: North Atlantic Ocean
Completed PE Summary: Atlantic D
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Atlantic D |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Atlantic Trawlers |
| Port of Registry | Milford Haven |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fishing vessel |
| Built | 1969 |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 35.97m |
| Gross Tonnage | 459 |
| Date/Time | 28/02/2004, 1834 |
| Location of Incident | Foreign high seas |
| Incident Type | Accident to person |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 1 injured crew |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
Synopsis
Crew member from Atlantic D fell from mast and injured spine
Action taken
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents made recommendations to owners of the vessel with reference to:
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Conduct a risk assessment for those activities that require work to be carried out while aloft. This should include electrical equipment isolation, radar emissions isolation, and use of personal safety equipment..
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Ensure that when working aloft personnel wear a safety harness or other restraining/ capture equipment
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Fit safety chains to guard rail access openings on most platforms
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Apply non-slip finish to the forward and aft platforms