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Report: Trawler sank after pumps on decks were left running
The 'Odyssey-FR 70' sank in the North Sea, about 133 nautical miles southeast of Peterhead, on Oct 29, 2025, after the pumps on deck were left running unattended, an investigation of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), which was published on Dec 17, 2025, has found. The deck wash pumps of the prawn trawler were running while the crew recovered fishing gear. It rapidly flooded an area of the vessel with limited drainage, resulting in a catastrophic loss of stability. Safety recommendations have been made as a result. There was a risk of flooding as the deck wash pumps were left running, as the shelter deck had limited drainage by design, leaving it vulnerable to water build-up when the drainage became compromised. The crew initially mistook the developing list to be normal movement associated with recovering the fishing gear. There was a lack of guidance in relation to flooding risk from deck wash pumps and the danger had not been addressed in the vessel’s risk assessments. However, the emergency preparedness helped the crew successfully abandon the vessel. The 'Odyssey’s owner’s current vessel has local controls for deck wash pumps and dedicated sump pumps on the shelter deck. The owner has also implemented procedures to ensure deck wash pumps are not left running while unattended. Recommendations have been made to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to update regulations and guidance to ensure that vessels with weathertight shelter decks have effective additional measures in place to prevent water accumulation. Full report: https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/capsize-and-foundering-of-the-prawn-trawler-odyssey-fr-70
Trawler sank off Firth of Forth
On the early morning of Oct 29, 2024, the 'Odyssey-FR 70', with six crew members on board, started sinking in the North Sea, approximately 140 miles east of the Firth of Forth. The Coastguard in Aberdeen received a distress signal at around 5.30 a.m. this morning. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) quickly sent out an alert to the surrounding ships in the area and asked for assistance. The Coastguard also requested that the nearest rescue helicopter be dispatched as a stand-by should further efforts become necessary. A nearby fishing vessel immediately responded to the distress signal and set course for the "Odyssey's" position. The crew was transferred via a life raft onto the trawler and were safe and without injuries. The cause of the sinking of the "Odyssey" was still unknown, The relevant authorities have been notified and will further investigate the case.
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