Capsize of cockle dredger Phoenix resulting in loss of vessel
Location: Pyefleet Creek, River Colne, England.
Completed PE Summary: Phoenix
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Phoenix |
| Registered Owner and Manager | Privately owned |
| Port of Registry | Colchester |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fish catching processing |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 9.85m |
| Gross Tonnage | 7.69 |
| Date/Time | 29/10/03, 1544 |
| Location of Incident | River |
| Incident Type | Capsize |
| Persons Onboard | 3 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Constructive total loss/pollution caused |
Synopsis
The 9.85m fishing vessel capsized during a fishing trip in Pyefleet Creek, a narrow tributary of the River Colne.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has made recommendations to the vessel’s owner with reference to:
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Vessel’s stability
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Use of personal buoyancy aids
Published 23 January 2015