Sinking of long-liner Shark

Foundering of the Anglo-Spanish fishing vessel occurred off the coast of La Coruña.

From:
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Published
23 January 2015
Vessel type:
Fishing vessel
Report type:
Discontinued investigation
Date of occurrence:
18 September 2008

The MAIB investigation into the foundering of the Anglo-Spanish fishing vessel Shark TN99 on 18 September 2008, has been discontinued. In reaching this decision, the Chief Inspector has carefully considered the circumstances and has concluded that the current separate investigation being conducted by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency’s enforcement unit is likely to be more appropriate in this case.

Updates to this page

Published 23 January 2015