Completed PE Summary
Pheonix
| Category | Fishing |
| Registered Owner & Manager: | Mr Rodney Bowes |
| Port of registry: | Colchester |
| Flag: | UK |
| Type: | Fish catching processing |
| Construction: | Steel |
| Length overall: | 9.85 |
| Gross tonnage: | 7.69 |
| Date & Time | 29/10/03 15:44 |
| Location of incident: | River |
| Incident Type: | Capsize/Listing |
| Persons onboard: | 3 crew |
| Injuries/ fatalities: | None |
| Damage/ Pollution: | Constructive total loss/Pollution caused |
Synopsis
The 9.85m fishing vessel capsized during a fishing trip in Pyefleet Creek, a narrow tributary of the River Colne.
Action taken:
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has made recommendations to the vessel's owner with reference to:
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Vessel's stability
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Use of personal buoyancy aids
