MAIB reports on Fraserburgh fishing crew fire deaths

A Marine Accident Investigation Branch report into the deaths of 3 commercial fishermen as they slept on board the fishing vessel Vision II in Fraserburgh last August concludes that the fire may have been ignited by a cigarette or a faulty heater. The fire alarm did not function because it had no power supply, a fire door closing mechanism was disabled and none of the deceased had the benefit of safety awareness training.

The investigation identified a number of concerns: the fitting out of the vessel; its operation; self-certification; and inspection. It also highlighted the increased number of foreign crews living on board fishing vessels in harbour, without the consequent safety aspects being assessed

 

 

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