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Five people missing after fishing boat reportedly capsizes off Alaska coast. Crew of Wind Walker boat sent mayday call but US Coast Guard’s attempts to get more info went unanswered. The […]
‘Helpful insight’ into issues of static fishing gear and safety tips. Hazards relating to poorly marked equipment, and consideration of how these can be avoided, feature in a new report […]
Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Ocean Maid on Cairnbulg Point, Aberdeenshire, Scotland on 24 October 2022: MAIB Report. Report on the investigation of grounding and subsequent loss of […]
Foundering of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia approximately 190 nautical miles east of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands with the loss of 13 lives. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report. Urgent […]
Heroes at sea honoured at charity awards ceremony. Outstanding acts of bravery at sea and immense dedication by charity volunteers celebrated at annual Skill and Gallantry Awards. Remarkable stories of […]
New tool locates MCA-approved life-saving appliance service stations. Developed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), a new online tool will provide easier search and filtering capabilities for seafarers looking […]
MAIB Data Portal goes live. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Data Portal, designed to provide public access to a subset of maritime accident data, has launched. In development since August […]
Fatal man overboard from the potter Kingfisher, approx. 30 nautical miles east north east of Wick, Scotland on 12 July 2024. Safety Bulletin on the investigation of a fatal man […]
Zelim unveils world’s first unmanned man overboard rescue vessel at SMM trade fair. Zelim, the Edinburgh based sea survival innovator, has officially launched the world’s first unmanned/manned remotely controlled person-in-water […]
Survitec SuitXChange removes compliance burdens and reduces port delays. Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has introduced a new rental and exchange service to ensure ship operators always have fully […]
Swift type approval for Zelim. Zelim’s SWIFT man overboard recovery device has received full type approval from classification society Lloyd’s Register, paving the way for the maritime industry’s widespread use […]
Capsize and foundering of the fishing vessel Angelena south-east of Exmouth, England on 18 June 2021: MAIB Report. Summary: On 18 June 2021, the UK registered stern trawler Angelena capsized and sank […]
EFCA hosts Annual European Coast Guard Event in Tenerife. On 25-27 June 2024, the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) hosted the seventh Annual European Coast Guard Event in Tenerife, Spain. […]
Enhancing safety measures in the maritime industry. Phil Haslam, Managing Director at North Atlantic Fishing Company The fishing industry is currently navigating a sea of increasing challenges, including crowded and […]
Foundering of the fishing vessel Piedras (FD528) 78 nautical miles south-west of Mizen Head, Ireland, 1 June 2022. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), report on the investigation of the foundering […]
Survitec calls for greater industry oversight for fire safety inspections to combat increase in ship detentions and ship losses due to fire. Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has highlighted […]
Opening of €2.1 million National Sea Survival Training Pool to bolster safety at sea training for seafood sector. A new €2.16 million national sea survival training pool, which will enhance […]
Safety support for fishers after deaths from dredge gear lifting equipment. Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will be supporting fishing crews to stay safe at work after […]
Fishing sector sick leave days up by 11% in the past year. New analysis of over 1,700 businesses has revealed that those in the fishing sector have seen one of the biggest […]
Safety study demonstrates the need for new safety rules for methanol-fuelled vessels, advises Survitec. A new fire safety study by global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has revealed that existing […]
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