Maritime work safety under scrutiny after fishermen deaths

Three fishermen recently died in an accident while living on board a fishing vessel alongside in port.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is “extremely concerned that safety systems and precautions on board, intended for use at sea, were proved to be inadequate for use when the main electrical systems were shut down” - what is called a dead ship.  

Paul Coley, MCA’s assistant director, seafarers and ships, says:

“A full investigation is being carri... (158 more words)

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