Snagging, capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Boy Andrew
Location: River Stour, England.
Completed PE Summary: Boy Andrew
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Boy Andrew |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Privately owned |
| Port of Registry | Harwich |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fishing vessel |
| Built | 1984 |
| Length Overall | 7.47m |
| Gross Tonnage | 4.01 |
| Date/Time | 25/07/2004, 1007 |
| Location of Incident | River Stour |
| Incident Type | Snagging and capsize |
| Persons Onboard | 2 crew, 1 passenger |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Material damage |
Synopsis
Foundering in the River Stour.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has made recommendations to the owner, skipper and RNLI with reference to:
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Wearing of lifejackets by crew - with particular reference to emergency situations.
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Methods employed to release fishing gear which has become fast on an underwater obstruction.
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The option to slip and mark fishing gear for recovery at a later date
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Proper assessment of risk before attempting to jump a fastener.
The hazards associated with trawling are clearly identified in MGN 265 (F). However, these will be reiterated in a forthcoming Safety Digest article.