Fire in accommodation area on fishing vessel Lisa Leanne with loss of 1 life
Location: Berthed in Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, England.
Completed PE Summary: Lisa Leanne
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Lisa Leanne |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Privately owned |
| Port of Registry | Plymouth |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fishing vessel |
| Built | 1999 |
| Length Overall | 9.6m |
| Gross Tonnage | 9.76 |
| Date/Time | 10/12/2005, 1012 |
| Location of Incident | Plymouth harbour area |
| Incident Type | Fire |
| Persons Onboard | 2 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage/Pollution | Minor damage |
Synopsis
A crewman died on board the fishing vessel Lisa Leanne, whilst it was moored alongside. He had returned to the vessel in the early hours of the morning to sleep onboard, and was smoking a last cigarette in the accommodation space, when he fell asleep or unconscious and his cigarette started a smouldering fire. The crewman died of smoke inhalation without regaining consciousness.
Action taken:
The Chief Inspector has written to the owners of the Lisa Leanne highlighting the benefits of fitting a simple smoke alarm and employing fire resistant materials for upholstery and coverings.