Safety Issue
At the time of the collision, there was no lookout being
maintained on board Peter Crombie. The skipper had not
adequately managed the crews work/rest periods and, consequently,
on the morning of 23 April, they were all tired and needed to
sleep. Furthermore, the skipper did not consider it necessary to
keep a lookout while the vessel was at anchor.
Safety Advisory Notice
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises that fishing
vessel owners, operators and skippers should consider the safety
implications of this safety issue and to take action where it is
considered appropriate.