Fire on crabber La Belle Trois
Location: Berthed at Milford Haven, Wales.
Completed PE Summary: La Belle Trois
Short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | La Belle Trois |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Privately owned/managed |
| Port of Registry | Milford Haven |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Fish catching/processing |
| Built | 1983 |
| Construction | Wood |
| Length Overall | 11.85m |
| Gross Tonnage | 15.59 |
| Date/Time | 29/11/2003, 2117 |
| Location of Incident | Milford Haven harbour area |
| Incident Type | Fire |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Constructive total loss |
Synopsis
This 12m fishing vessel caught fire while unattended alongside her berth. The evidence indicated that the fire was electrical in origin and plant had been left running
Action taken:
To prevent a similar accident occurring in the future the owners of the vessel were recommended to :
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Consider the dangers involved in unattended operational machinery and live electrical circuits and ensure that an efficient port watch is maintained at all times
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Ensure that electrical wiring and equipment is fit for marine use, is installed correctly and regularly tested
Published 23 January 2015