Person overboard from potter Calon Môr with loss of 1 life
Location: Off Milford Haven, Wales.
Completed PE Summary - Calôn Mor
A short summary of the accident and action taken.
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Calôn Mor |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Privately owned |
| Port of Registry | Poole |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Potter |
| Built | 1983 |
| Construction | Wood |
| Length Overall | 11.8m |
| Gross Tonnage | 9.29 |
| Date/Time | 04/03/2006, 0957 |
| Location of Incident | Welsh coastal waters |
| Incident Type | Accident to person |
| Persons Onboard | 2 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
Synopsis
The skipper of this 11 metre potter fell overboard while hauling a string of pots. In spite of strenuous efforts, his deckhand was unable to recover him alone. With the help of the skipper of a nearby fishing vessel, the skipper was finally recovered and air lifted to hospital. Unfortunately he lost his life.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector decided a full investigation was not appropriate. An article will be published on one of MAIB’s Safety Digests highlighting the value to fishermen of wearing a lifejacket while on deck.
Published 23 January 2015