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Safety lessons: conducting monthly emergency drills on fishing vessels

A safety message to the fishing industry about how regular drills can identify problems with equipment or procedures.

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Summary of a fatal man overboard from the potter Fram of Shieldaig on Loch Torridon off Ardheslaig, Scotland to highlight several key safety lessons, including the enforcement of a standard alcohol and drugs policy.

The information has been prepared for the:

  • fishing industry

An investigation report has also been produced for this accident.

Published 28 June 2019