Collision between fishing vessels Immanuel V and Scath Ros resulting in Scath Ros sinking
Location: Off the east coast of Northern Ireland.
Completed PE Summary: Immanuel V and Scath Ros
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel 1/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Scath Ros |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Privately owned |
| Port of Registry | Penzance |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fishing vessel |
| Built | 1972 |
| Construction | Wood |
| Gross Tonnage | 8.59 |
| Date and Time | 19/07/05, 0631 |
| Location of Incident | Northern Irish high seas |
| Incident Type: | Collision |
| Persons Onboard | 2 crew |
| Injuries/ Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Ship lost |
| Fishing Vessel 2/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Immanuel V |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Privately owned |
| Port of Registry | Newry |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fish catching/processing |
| Built | 1999 |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 9.63m |
| Gross Tonnage | 9.06 |
| Date and Time | 19/07/05, 0631 |
| Location of Incident | Northern Irish high seas |
| Persons Onboard | 2 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Minor damage |
Synopsis
Collision between two small fishing vessels off the east coast of Northern Ireland which resulted in the loss of one of them. The liferaft didn바카라 사이트™t float free after Scath Ros sank, but her crew evacuated safely to Immanuel V.
Action taken
To prevent a similar accident occurring in the future:
The owner of Immanuel V was advised to ensure that:
- A continuous navigational watch is kept in future.
The owner of Scath Ros was advised to ensure that:
- The liferaft is properly sited and installed on any fishing vessel that he owns in the future.
Both owners were advised to ensure that:
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The fishing vessels that they operate have sufficient trained crew. Each crew member should have completed all the basic safety training courses.
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To ensure all crewmembers can communicate effectively in a common language, especially during emergency situations.