Casualties to fishing Vessels and Deaths to Fishermen. A Review up to 1985

Summary

The report analyses the trends in marine casualties and the lives of fishermen up to 1985. Two clear trends emerge. Vessels covered by the 1975 Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) rules are apparently experiencing as much as 38% reduction in total or serious casualties. Vessels generally under 12m not covered by the rules show an alarming increase in losses. The published data is not wholly satisfactory and measures are being taken to obtain more facts on accidents and causes.

Publication Reference No.

SR295

Publication date

01 December 1986