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Learn safety lessons from a selection of marine accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the use of an anchor as a grounding and capsize prevention method while fishing close inshore.
1. Summary Grounding and capsize of the single-handed creel fishing vessel…
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of operating a fishing vessel outside of the assumptions contained in its stability book.
1. Summary The capsize and foundering of the fishing vessel Njord (SH 90),…
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of a well-kept fishing vessel and in date, fit for service mandatory safety equipment.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of wheelhouse and watchkeeping best practice to maintain fishing vessel safety.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about emergency preparedness, understanding your vessel's survivability and maintaining a safe navigational watch.
A safety message to the shipping industry signposting guidance on how to safely rig a gangway.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of stability assessments following fishing vessel modification.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of immediate action following the activation of water ingress alarms.
A safety message to the shipping industry on the importance of risk mitigation during the handover of propulsion control between stations.
Safety lessons to the recreational craft industry and pleasure boat users on the importance of using a kill cord to save lives and prevent serious injury.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of informal routines for net shooting operations and the use of unsuitable lifesaving equipment.
A safety message to the fishing industry about the dynamic nature of enclosed spaces and the hazards of exposure to fixed firefighting system media.
A safety message to the shipping industry urging operators to review the use of lookout and navigational aids on their vessels and help crews to comply.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry on how to embed a culture of effective control measures and practised emergency actions among crew.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry reminding skippers of lone-operated vessels to follow the available guidance and reduce risks to a safer level.
A safety message to the recreational craft industry and pleasure boat users reiterating simple steps to prevent further deaths from CO poisoning.
A safety message to the fishing industry on the application of the correct safety procedures and equipment during an emergency situation.
A safety message to the fishing industry about the critical safety considerations for single-handed fishing vessel skippers.
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