Research and analysis

Accident prevention during inshore fishing operations

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the use of an anchor as a grounding and capsize prevention method while fishing close inshore.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 27 February 2025

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Safety flyer to the fishing industry - Lexi Rose

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Safety flyer issued with the investigation report into the grounding and capsize of the single-handed creel fishing vessel Lexi Rose (BF 370) on Melrose Point, north-east Scotland on 21 September 2023, resulting in one fatality.

The document summarises the circumstances of the accident and provides multiple safety considerations for members of the fishing community.

This information has been prepared for the:

• fishing industry

Related publication

An investigation report has also been prepared for this accident.

Published 27 February 2025