Completed PE Summary

Venture II

Category Fishing
Registered Owner & Manager: Venture II Fishing Company
Port of registry: Banff
Flag: UK
Type: Fish catching/processing
Built: 2001
Length overall: 28.
Gross tonnage: 468.00
Date & Time 28/01/03 00:49
Location of incident: Foreign high seas
Incident Type: Accident to person
Injuries/ fatalities: 1 fatality
Damage/ Pollution: None

Synopsis

Fatal accident to crew member while hauling fishing gear.

Action taken:

The Chief Inspector of marine accidents has made the following recommendation to the owner/skipper of the vessel:

  • Refrain from fishing in weather conditions, which impose a danger to the crew when working on deck

  • When hauling, especially in poor weather conditions, endeavour to haul the fishing gear head to weather, which will afford the crew a degree of protection

  • Ensure the control measures identified in the risk assessment are complied with

  • Revisit your risk assessment regularly and involve all members of the crew in the process