Carbon monoxide poisoning on potter Pamela S, used as overnight accommodation, with loss of 1 life
Location: Berthed at Bridlington Harbour.
Completed PE Summary: Pamela S
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Fishing Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Pamela S |
| Registered Owner and Manager | Privately owned |
| Port of Registry | Fraserburgh |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Potter |
| Built | 1969 |
| Construction | Wood |
| Length Overall | 16.76m |
| Gross Tonnage | 24.50 |
| Date/Time | 30/01/06, 0321 |
| Location of Incident | Bridlington Harbour area |
| Incident Type | Accident to Person |
| Persons Onboard | 1 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage/Pollution | None |
Synopsis
A new crewmember onboard a 16m potter died while he slept from carbon monoxide poisoning. He was using the vessel as temporary accommodation while he sought permanent accommodation ashore, and had placed a portable petrol-driven generator into the adjacent fish hold to provide power to the cabin area. The bulkhead between the spaces was not gas-tight, and the crewman died from inhaling exhaust fumes.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector has decided that a full investigation was not appropriate.
An article will be published as an MAIB 鈥淔ishing Vessel Safety Flyer鈥� highlighting the dangers of sleeping onboard vessels while in port and, specifically, of running portable generators below decks.