Research and analysis

Safety lessons: conducting regular, realistic drills on fishing vessels

A safety message to the fishing industry about developing and practising potential coping strategies in an emergency such as major flooding.

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Summary of the flooding and sinking of the stern trawler Ocean Way while 18 nautical miles north-east of Lerwick, Scotland to highlight the key safety lessons.

The information has been prepared for the:

  • fishing industry

An investigation report has also been produced for this accident.

Published 24 May 2018