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

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Date of occurrence: 10 March 1997
• Vessel type: Fishing vessel
• Report type: Investigation report

Location: North Sea.

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

Document information

Date of occurrence: 10 March 1997

From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Vessel type: Fishing vessel

Report type: Investigation report