Completed PE Summary
fv Lisa Leanne
| Category | Fishing |
| Registered Owner & Manager: | Details |
| Port of registry: | Plymouth |
| Flag: | UK |
| Type: | Dredger |
| Built: | 1999 |
| Length overall: | 9.6 |
| Gross tonnage: | 9.76 |
| Date & Time | 10/12/05 10:12 |
| Location of incident: | Plymouth harbour area |
| Incident Type: | Fire/Explosion |
| Persons onboard: | 2 crew |
| Injuries/ fatalities: | 1 fatality |
| Damage/ Pollution: | Minor Damage |
Synopsis
A crewman died onboard the fishing vessel Lisa Leanne, whilst it was moored alongside. He had returned to the vessel in the early hours of the morning to sleep onboard, and was smoking a last cigarette in the accommodation space, when he fell asleep or unconscious and his cigarette started a smouldering fire. The crewman died of smoke inhalation without regaining consciousness.
Action taken:
The Chief Inspector has written to the owners of the Lisa Leanne highlighting the benefits of fitting a simple smoke alarm and employing fire resistant materials for upholstery and coverings.
