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Incident and inspections have identified vessels of less than 15m Length overall which were modified prior to 6 September 2021 had increased risk of capsize.
Location: Brora, Scotland.
Capsizing due to insufficient stability is a major cause of fatalities for fishing vessels under 24m length, especially those under 15m.
Location: Near Brighton Pier, England.
Location: Fountain Lake, Portsmouth, England.
A safety message to the fishing industry about staying alert to the risk of capsize and inverting, particularly in steep waves, and the importance of wearing a personal flotation device.
Location: Tor Bay, England.
Location: Bay of Biscay
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