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Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the risk of rapid capsize from wash water accumulation.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 17 December 2025

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Safety flyer to the fishing industry – Odyssey

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Safety flyer issued with the investigation report into the capsize and foundering of the prawn trawler Odyssey (FR 70) in the North Sea approximately 133 nautical miles south-east of Peterhead, Scotland on 29 October 2024. 

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 17 December 2025