Scottish prawn trawler Sustain hit rocks near Ullapool after its skipper fell asleep; he was exhausted after days at sea and no watch alarm was fitted
- PC: Marine Accident Investigation BranchOn the evening of 16 November 2023, the prawn trawler Sustain ran aground on rocks at the entrance to Loch Broom, north-west Scotland, while returning to Ullapool.
- The vessel had left port in the early hours of that morning to begin day 4 of its fishing run.
- According to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch report, the skipper, who was alone in the wheelhouse, had fallen asleep, and no watch alarm was fitted on board.
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- PC: Marine Accident Investigation BranchOn the evening of 16 November 2023, the prawn trawler Sustain ran aground on rocks at the entrance to Loch Broom, north-west Scotland, while returning to Ullapool.
- The vessel had left port in the early hours of that morning to begin day 4 of its fishing run.
- According to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch report, the skipper, who was alone in the wheelhouse, had fallen asleep, and no watch alarm was fitted on board.
Sources: Times of India