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Safety lessons: understanding the hazards of enclosed spaces on fishing vessels

A safety message to the fishing industry about how procedures for entering and working in enclosed spaces should be robust and understood.

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Summary of the fatal accident after entry to a refrigerated salt water tank on on board the fishing vessel Sunbeam in Fraserburgh, Scotland, highlighting the key safety lessons learned during the investigation.

This information has been prepared for the:

  • fishing industry

An investigation report and safety bulletin have also been produced for this accident.

Published 10 December 2020