Lifting Failure on 25 TO LIFE – 1 Fatality
A dredge of over 500 lb (227 kg) fell on two deckhands when an unrated lifting point broke on 25 TO LIFE, killing one. Lessons on lifting.
-
-
Amadeus MOB
Operational Briefing: Lessons from the Amadeus Incident What Happened: On 13 December 2023, at approximately 00:09 hrs, the UK registered crab potting vessel Amadeus experienced a very serious marine casualty in the German Bight, North Sea, approximately 58 nautical miles north-west of Heligoland, Germany. A deckhand tragically fell overboard while engaged in the routine task…
-
Fatigue | Flooding | Grounding Incident | Management | Manning | Marine Accident Report | Safety Culture
Fatigue at the Helm: The Grounding and Loss of the Crystal Stream
Fatigue at the Helm: The Grounding and Loss of the Crystal Stream | MAIB Report 11/2026 – Crystal Stream – Very Serious Marine Casualty Date: 06th of June 2025 What Happened: In the early hours of June 6, 2025, the prawn trawler Crystal Stream hit an underwater object. The skipper, who was alone in the…
-
MOB – Wilaya MAIB Report
Operational Briefing: Man Overboard Incident – FV Wilaya What Happened: The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) are reviewing a tragic man overboard incident involving the fishing vessel Wilaya, a potting vessel. The incident, which occurred on the 1st of May 2025. It took place approximately 1 nautical mile north of Jack Sound, Pembrokeshire, Wales,…
-
Fishing Vessel Capsizing Incident
Operational Briefing: Investigation of the capsizing and sinking of fishing vessel north of Flakstadøya in Lofoten What Happened: The fishing vessel “Nordland” capsized and subsequently sank north of Flakstadøya in Lofoten during longline hauling operations. The incident occurred in challenging weather conditions, including freezing spray, which led to significant ice accumulation on the vessel’s deck…
-
Fatal Fall Overboard – FV LADY ELLEN
Preventing Overboard Fatalities: Lessons from the LADY ELLEN (O.N. 625371) Incident while Fishing in Tangier Sound near Deal Island, Maryland on July 23, 2024 What Happened: On July 23, 2024, the commercial fishing vessel LADY ELLEN (O.N. 625371) experienced a tragic fall overboard incident while engaged in fishing operations in Tangier Sound near Deal Island,…
-
Sinking of the FV CAROL ANN
Tragedy of FV CAROL ANN: Reinforcing Critical Safety Protocols What Happened: The commercial fishing vessel CAROL ANN, Official Number 906483, tragically sank on October 14, 2023, near Brunswick, Georgia, resulting in the presumed loss of three lives. From the report: “Through its investigation, the Coast Guard determined the initiating event to be the F/V CAROL…
-
Weston Bay report and safety flyer published
Operational Briefing: Lessons from Weston Bay Man Overboard Immediate Operational Checks: Following the tragic double man overboard incident from the fishing vessel Weston Bay on 22 May 2024, which resulted in one fatality, it is crucial for all officers to immediately review and reinforce critical safety protocols, especially concerning deck operations. Ensure that comprehensive…
-
Freedom II report and safety flyer published
On 21 February 2024, the prawn trawler Freedom II, a 15.94m fishing vessel, foundered approximately 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland. The incident began with a progressive flood into the engine room. While the exact source of the ingress could not be definitively identified,….
