A crew member, the bosun, fell through an unguarded opening on World Prize while rigging the pilot ladder. Lessons on fall protection and normalised risk.
A workboat crew member went overboard when the gangway dropped between vessel and quay while singling up for departure.
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
