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 didn’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.