Research and analysis

Safety lessons: dangers of living on shut-down fishing vessels

A safety message to the fishing industry on whether a vessel is a suitable alternative to living ashore and the importance of carbon monoxide alarms.

Documents

MAIB safety flyer issued April 2006

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Details

This summary concerns the fatal carbon monoxide poisoning of a crewman living on board a 16m potter.

The information has been prepared for the:

  • fishing industry
Published 11 April 2006