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Safety lessons: minimising the risks during single-handed fishing operations
A safety message to the fishing industry about the hazards associated when operating your boat on your own and in particular, the risk of falling overboard.
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Summary of the fatal man overboard from the single-handed fishing vessel May C at Loch Carnan, Scotland, highlighting the key safety lessons learned during the investigation.
This information has been prepared for the:
- fishing industry
Related publications
An investigation report has also been produced for this accident.
See also the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Fishermen’s Safety Guide and their Single-handed Fishing Leaflet.