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Safety lessons: correct use of fishing vessel deck equipment

A safety message to the fishing industry about working deck hazards and potential for serious injury if deck equipment is not used for its intended purpose.

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Summary of a serious injury to a deckhand on the fishing vessel Sea Harvester detailing the key safety lessons learned during the investigation.

The information has been prepared for the

  • fishing vessel industry

An investigation report has also been produced for this accident.

Published 6 July 2017