The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has published its investigation report into the August 2020 sinking of the fishing vessel Arctic Fox II near Bamfield, British Columbia. The incident resulted in the death of two crewmembers.
On August 11, 2020, when Arctic Fox IIs master departed for the fishing grounds on the occurrence voyage with two other crew members on board, both he and the vessel’s owner perceived that the risks of the planned fishing operation had been addressed sufficiently. Their perceptions of risk were likely influenced by economic incentives, approvals and certificates, and many successful voyages. Continue reading “Fishing vessel sinking caused by poor maintenance and lack of regulatory surveillance”
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