Fall while using lifting gear to exit fish hold on trawler Gonpez 1 with 2 people injured
Location: Off Milford Haven, Wales.
Completed PE Summary: Gonpez 1
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Gonpez 1 |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Ledbeam Ltd |
| Port of Registry | Falmouth |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fishing vessel |
| Built | 2003 |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 32.2m |
| Gross Tonnage | 271 |
| Date/Time | 26/10/2004, 1914 |
| Location of Incident | Milford Haven harbour area |
| Incident Type | Accident to person |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 2 injuries |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
Synopsis
After landing the catch, two crew members were hauled from the hold using the lifting gear. Both slipped from the hook, and fell to the bottom of the hold sustaining severe bruising.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents wrote to:
The vessels owners indicating that the use of risk assessment methodology when carrying out tasks on board could have prevented this accident, and noting that new lifting equipment regulations are due for publication.
Published 23 January 2015