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Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of ensuring all on board activities can be performed safely.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 September 2025

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Safety flyer to the fishing industry – Kingfisher

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Safety flyer issued with the investigation report into the man overboard from fishing vessel Kingfisher (DH 110) approximately 30 nautical miles east-north-east of Wick, Scotland on 12 July 2024, 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 11 September 2025