Statistically, January sees more fatal accidents than any other month in the commercial fishing industry.
If you’re planning to make changes to your boat:
- ensure adequate freeboard
- consider weight creep (also known as stability creep)
- when working out the maximum load allowed consult an MCA surveyor, naval architect or Seafish Marine Services before any major changes, whether it’s an addition or position change.
Get free advice at seafish.org or email marineservices@seafish.co.uk.