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Are you trained to navigate safely?

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about following the international rules for collision prevention and ensuring watchkeepers are effectively trained.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 5 February 2026

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Safety flyer to the fishing industry – Apache/Serinah

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Safety flyer issued with the investigation report into the collision between the crude oil tanker Apache and the stern trawler Serinah (GH 116) in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland on 25 April 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 publications

• An investigation report has also been prepared for this accident.

• Completed PE Summary: Leeswig/Spes Bona V

• Completed PE Summary: Scot Venture/Golden Promise

Published 5 February 2026