Review of casualties and losses of UK fishing vessels from 2013 to 2020

ABSTRACT

This study analyses the relationship between vessel groups (small, medium and large) and casualty or loss type of UK fishing vehicles based on a summary of information concerning casualties and losses that occurred on fishing vessels in the UK from 2013 to 2020. The study establishes loss of control as the main cause of casualty occurrences for all fishing vessels. Further, flooding/foundering is the main contributor to the loss of fishing vessels smaller than 24 m in length, and grounding/stranding is the main contributor to the loss of fishing vessels 24 m or longer. Fishing vessels below 15 m in length comprise the majority of casualties and losses, while medium-size vessels (15 m or longer, but less than 24 m) make the highest average contribution per vessel to casualties.

Keywords:

• Fishing vessel
• UK
• casualty
• loss
• maritime incident

Acknowledgements

The authors thank the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch for providing statistical data. The authors would like to pay tribute to the era of globalisation, and they express their sincere wish that international research collaboration will continue.

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Correction Statement

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