Fisherman died after deck 'not properly supervised' on boat off coast of Aberdeen
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch have released their report into the July 2019 death of an Indonesian engineer on the Olivia Jean vessel.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch have released their report into a death on the Olivia Jean vessel off the coast on Aberdeen in July 2019.
An Indonesian Engineer - who is not named in the report - was struck by scallop dredging gear around 39 miles north-east of the city.
The MAIB have concluded the worker suffered crush injuries to his head due to the towing bar becoming snagged and then releasing and swinging in-board.
They also surmised the deck operations "were not being properly supervised or controlled".
Issue were also highlighted with the language barrier between the crew.
The Engineer was air-lifted to hospital in Aberdeen where he would die 12 days later.
The report says:
"The crewman had replaced two worn dredges on the towing bar and stood clear as the skipper used the winches and derrick to lift and realign the gear against the vessel's tipping door.
"Unfortunately, one of the towing bar's securing chains had not been released and the dredge gear became snagged.
"Although the skipper shouted instructions to the crewman to remain clear as he attempted to free the gear, the crewman stepped between the snagged bar and the accommodation superstructure just as the snagged bar released and swung inboard."
Recommendations have been made to Olivia Jean's managers - TN Enterprises Ltd, based in Annan in Dumfries and Galloway - aimed at improving the safety management on board its fleet.
The MAIB report added: "Learning lessons from previous accidents can prevent injuries and save lives.
"In this case, the lessons learned and corrective action implemented did not prevent a near identical accident from occurring to the crew on board in August 2020.
"It was very fortunate that it did not result in another fatality."