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Research: Assess risk control and recovery measures on your fishing vessel

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

June 29
09:00 2023

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Safety flyer issued following the fatal man overboard of the deckhand from the stern trawler Copious (LK 985), approximately 30 nautical miles south-east of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. The document summarises the circumstances and contains four key points reminding fishers of safety steps that could help save lives. This is especially important if recovering an unconscious person from the water.

This information has been prepared for:

  • fishing industry

An investigation report has also been produced for this accident.

Published 29 June 2023

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