Snagging, capsize and sinking of stern trawler Chelaris J with loss of 4 lives

Location: Banc de la Schole, near Alderney, Channel Islands.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 23 January 2015

• Vessel type: Fishing vessel
• Report type: Investigation report
• Date of occurrence: 1 October 2003

Accident Investigation Report: Chelaris J

Investigation report into marine accident including what happened, safety lessons and recommendations made:

Chelaris J-English Ver.pdf (1,846.06 kb)

Chelaris J, 1er octobre 2003

Chelaris J - French version

Summary

Capsize and sinking of the fishing vessel Chelaris J and loss of all crew members, Banc de la Schole, near Alderney, on 1 October 2003.

Published 23 January 2015