Completed PE Summary
Etoile Des Ondes
| Category | Fishing |
| Registered Owner & Manager: | Mr Robert Simmonds |
| Port of registry: | Weymouth |
| Flag: | UK |
| Type: | Potter |
| Built: | 1957 |
| Construction: | Wood |
| Length overall: | 14.5m |
| Gross tonnage: | 40.00 |
| Date & Time | 21/05/05 09:55 |
| Location of incident: | Foriegn high seas |
| Incident Type: | Accident to Person |
| Persons onboard: | 4 crew |
| Injuries/ fatalities: | 1 fatality |
| Damage/ Pollution: | None |
Synopsis
Shortly after a string of pots had been shot from this 14.5 metre long potter, a crewman was noticed to be missing. After a quick search of the vessel it was concluded he had fallen overboard. A large search and rescue operation by French and UK aircraft and surface vessels failed to find him.
Action taken:
The Chief Inspector of Marine accidents has written to the vessel's owner and skipper, recommending that they:
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re-examine operational aspects of the vessel with aim of reducing the chances of crew falling overboard
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encourage the wearing of permanent wear buoyancy aids or lifejackets by crew working on deck
