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Are your crew familiarised with the vessel and its hazards?

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of vessel-specific familiarisation and training to understand the operational risks.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 25 June 2026

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Safety flyer to the fishing industry – Jacoba

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Safety flyer issued with the investigation report into the serious injury to a crew member on board the scallop dredger Jacoba (BM77), 29 nautical miles south-south-east of Beachy Head, England on 10 May 2025.

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 25 June 2026