MAIB warns about modifications, and liferafts, as two investigations published
“Modifications, unless properly planned, can significantly erode a vessel’s margin of stability,” says Andrew Moll, chief inspector of marine...
Fishing industry
Selected news all about what’s happening in the world of fishing.
50 vessels join the Fishing Safety Management Project
The Seafarers’ Charity has reported that the project to develop safety management onboard fishing vessels to the standard of...
Australian authorities set fire to Indonesian fishing boats
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has ramped up protection of its domestic fisheries, seizing Indonesian fishing vessels and setting...
VIDEO: Shocking rogue wave takes down fisherman
A fishing vessel owner has released a shocking video to show the lifesaving ability of PFDs and safety equipment....
Pilot project receives funding to ‘transform’ fishing vessel safety
The Seafarers’ Charity – a leading provider of grants and support to the maritime community – has received funding...
Top US chefs call for end to illegal fishing and ‘seafood fraud’
In the US, over 200 chefs and restaurant owners have sent a letter to Congress calling for immediate action to address...
Fisherman issues stark warning after overboard brush with death
A commercial fisherman has issued a simple but life-saving message to his fellow crewmen after he fell overboard: “A...
Welsh harbours to benefit from Net Regeneration Scheme
Fishermen in the South West have recycled over 200,000 kilograms of fishing gear for free over the past six...
MCA to carry out unannounced inspections of fishing vessels
Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency are to carry out unannounced inspections of fishing vessels across the UK....
Four fishermen rescued from fireball trawler
Four fisherman have been rescued from a blazing 60ft fishing vessel, 20 miles off old Head of Kinsale in...
MAIB issues report on crush incident on scallop dredger Olivia Jean
In late June 2019, a crew member onboard the scallop dredger Olivia Jean was fatally injured when he was...
