Flooding and sinking of seine netter Neptune
Location: Off the Shetland Isles, Scotland.
Completed PE Summary: Neptune
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Neptune |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Privately owned |
| Port of Registry | Lerwick |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fish catching/processing |
| Built | 1991 |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 26.61m |
| Gross Tonnage | 255 |
| Date/Time | 17/05/2003, 2301 |
| Location of Incident | Foreign high seas |
| Incident Type | Flooding and sinking |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Ship lost |
Synopsis
The vessel flooded and foundered to the north of the Shetland Isles.
Action taken
To prevent a similar accident occurring in the future, the owners were recommended to ensure the following on any fishing vessel that they own in the future
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Watertight bulkheads are maintained in watertight condition throughout the life of the vessel
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Bilge alarms, with visual and audible signal, should be fitted in all the main watertight compartments
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A television should not be fitted in the wheelhouse