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Safety lessons: minimising the risk of capsize and inversion of small open fishing vessels

A safety message to the fishing industry about staying alert to the risk of capsize and inverting, particularly in steep waves, and the importance of wearing a personal flotation device.

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Summary of the fatal accident when the fishing vessel Anna-Marie II capsized at the entrance to the mouth of the Brora river, highlighting the key safety lessons learned during the investigation.

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  • fishing industry

An investigation report has also been produced for this accident.

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Published 8 July 2020

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