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Safety lessons: close monitoring of crew safety on fishing vessels

A safety message to the fishing industry about the importance of close crew supervision during hazardous deck activities.

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Summary of the fatal accident to a crewman on board the scallop dredger Olivia Jean while north-east of Aberdeen, Scotland on 28 June 2019, highlighting the key safety lessons learned during the investigation.

This information has been prepared for the:

  • fishing industry

An investigation report has also been produced for this accident.

Published 12 May 2021