Research and analysis

Safety lessons: the importance of measuring stability

Safety message to the fishing industry to remind owners to contact the MCA when considering any modifications to your fishing vessel.

From:
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Published
30 May 2019

Documents

Safety flyer to the fishing industry - Nancy Glen

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MAIB safety flyer issued May 2019

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Details

A summary of the capsize and sinking of the prawn trawler Nancy Glen (TT100) with the loss of two lives, highlighting key safety issues.

The information has been prepared for:

  • fishing industry

An investigation report has also been produced for this accident.

Published 30 May 2019

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