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CHIRP issues their first safety newsletter for the fishing industry
CHIRP’s independent, confidential incident and near-miss maritime reporting programme has been extended to fishers.
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MAIB issues alert on liferaft servicing
The United Kingdom Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued a safety warning on servicing and certification after a liferaft failed to inflate during an emergency.
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Kingfisher Talking Points Bulletin 2023 from Seafish
Seafish, the public body supporting the UK seafood industry, publish their Kingfisher talking points bulletin each year providing up to date news and guidance.
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UK MAIB publish report on the sinking of prawn trawler Diamond D
The United Kingdom Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued their report on the sinking of the UK-registered prawn trawler Diamond D off Tynemouth, England on 16 August 2020.
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No effective lookout! UK MAIB publish report on the collision between fishing vessel and general cargo ship
The United Kingdom Marine Accident Investigation Branch has issued their report on the collision between the fishing vessel ACHIEVE and the general cargo ship TALIS off Tynemouth, England on 8 November 2020.
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Kingfisher Talking Points Bulletin 2022 from Seafish
Seafish, the public body supporting the UK seafood industry, publish their Kingfisher talking points bulletin each year providing up to date news and guidance.
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Keeping it Simple on Safety Management
As an insurer of fishing vessels, a significant proportion of Sunderland Marine’s claims relate to crew injuries (most commonly due to being struck, falling or becoming entangled) and hull claims that include engine failures, groundings and foundering.
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Sunderland Marine Launches New Publications for Australia
Southern Star, our brand-new newsletter for policy holders and brokers in Australia is out now!
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UK MAIB Publish Report on Fatal Crush Incident on Scallop Dredger
The United Kingdom Marine Accident Investigation Branch has issued their report on the crush incident on board the scallop dredger Olivia Jean. The vessel’s engineer was fatally injured when he was struck on the head by a scallop dredge towing bar while working on deck.
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Campaign to Tackle Man Overboard Deaths
The Home and Dry fishing safety campaign is urging fishermen to take three simple steps to prevent falling overboard.
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UK MCA Issues Reminder on Correct Fitting of a HRU
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have issued a reminder to fishing vessel owners and crew on the correct fitting of Hydrostatic Release Units following recent cases where these were found to be incorrectly attached.
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Belgian Accident Investigation Report: MOB from Fishing Vessel Zilvermeeuw with the Loss of 1 Life
The Belgian Federal Bureau for the Investigation of Maritime Accidents issues their report on a man overboard incident on the fishing vessel Zilvermeeuw with the loss of 1 life.
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Marine Accident Brief: Flooding and Sinking of Fishing Vessel Pacific 1
For full details on the flooding and sinking of fishing vessel Pacific 1, view the post.
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UK MAIB release investigation report following fatal fall on board fishing vessel Artemis
UK MAIB release investigation report following fatal fall on board fishing vessel Artemis.
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UK MAIB issues report on fatal man overboard from fishing vessel *UPDATE*
UK MAIB has issued an update on fatal man overboard from fishing vessel where a crewman was dragged overboard after his leg became entangled in fishing gear during shooting.
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USA: USCG is Increasing Liability Limits Under OPA 90
The US Coast Guard has issued a Final Rule and increased the OPA 90 limits of liability for ships, deep water ports and onshore facilities to reflect increases in the US Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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US warns on GPS interference in Persian Gulf
The US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a new warning on GPS interference affecting commercial shipping operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman.
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Increased risk in the Strait of Hormuz can mean increased pay and benefits for attacked crew
The International Transport Federation (ITF) and International Maritime Employers Council (IMEC), collectively the Internationally Bargaining Forum (IBF), has agreed to temporarily extend the risk zone in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Are you ready for ILO 188?
Fishing is a unique career, even in the maritime sector. Workers are still, to a large extent, engaged as self-employed contractors - so called “share fishermen” - where their remuneration is linked to the success or otherwise of any individual trip.
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MAIB issue report on the capsize of fishing vessel LAURA JANE
MAIB issue report on the capsize of fishing vessel LAURA JANE.