Person overboard from beam trawler Our Miranda with loss of 1 life
Location: Entering Shoreham Harbour, England.
Completed PE Summary: Our Miranda
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Our Miranda |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Seafalke Shipping Co Ltd |
| Port of Registry | Brixham |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fish catching/processing |
| Built | 1982 |
| Length Overall | 25.28m |
| Gross Tonnage | 142 |
| Date | 14/11/2002 |
| Location of Incident | Shoreham harbour area |
| Incident Type | Accident to person |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
Synopsis
A fisherman was lost over board as the fishing vessel he was working on entered the harbour in heavy weather.
Action taken
A letter was sent to the Coroner highlighting the contributing factors to the accident:
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The casualty was not wearing a lifejacket
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The casualty was wearing oilskins and wellington boots
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There was an ebb tide and undercurrent at the harbour
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The wind conditions would have limited any call for help to be heard
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The weather and sea conditions would have adversely affected survival time