Person overboard while shooting pots from potter Boy Richie II with loss of 1 life
Location: Off north east coast of Scotland.
Completed PE Summary: Boy Richie II
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Boy Richie II |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Privately owned |
| Port of Registry | Wick |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Potter |
| Built | 1998 |
| Length Overall | 13m |
| Gross Tonnage | 16.79 |
| Date/Time | 07/03/2003, 1035 |
| Location of Incident | Scottish coastal waters |
| Incident Type | Accident to person |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
Synopsis
Loss of a deckhand overboard after being snagged by fishing gear when shooting pots.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has made recommendations to the owner/skipper with reference to:
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The provision of alternative shooting arrangements to reduce the risks to persons working on deck
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The wearing of lifejackets by all crew working on Deck
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The availability of a sharp knife in easy reach of the crew while shooting and hauling
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The identification of further control measures to reduce the risks to persons working on deck via a risk assessment