The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its investigation report into the collision between the crude oil tanker Apache and the stern trawler Serinah (GH 116) in the Firth of
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its investigation report into the collision between the crude oil tanker Apache and the stern trawler Serinah (GH 116) in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland on 25 April 2024.
At about 1503 on 25 April 2024, the crude oil tanker Apache and the stern trawler Serinah collided in the Firth of Clyde resulting in Serinah sinking rapidly. All three of the fishing vessel’s crew were able to abandon ship to the liferaft and were uninjured.
When the collision happened Serinah was fishing a seabed depression in the middle of the Firth of Clyde, making circular clockwise tows; Apache was inbound to the Finnart Oil Terminal and making preparations to board a pilot. Serinah sustained damage during the collision and sank rapidly.
All three of Serinah’s crew entered the water, two of whom quickly boarded an inflated liferaft. The skipper remained in the water for around 15 minutes before being rescued by the two crew in the liferaft.
Apache did not stop after the collision and continued towards the pilot boarding station until the crew were reminded by Belfast coastguard of their responsibility to render assistance to the crew of Serinah.
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