Snagging on pipeline by twin rig trawler Westhaven resulting in capsizing and sinking with loss of 4 lives

Location: North Sea.

Published 23 January 2015
From:
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Date of occurrence:
10 March 1997
Vessel type:
Fishing vessel
Report type:
Investigation report

Accident Investigation Report: Westhaven

Investigation report into marine accident including what happened, safety lessons and recommendations made:

MAIBReport_Westhaven-04-1998

Summary

MAIB report of the investigation into the loss of fishing vessel Westhaven with four lives on 10 March 1997, in the North Sea.

Published: 19 November 1998

Published 23 January 2015