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Safety Bulletin 04 - Fatigue and fishing crews

Summary

Time and again, fatigue has been a major factor in marine incidents and the collision described below is a perfect example of the effects of fatigue. It is a matter of sheer luck that more fishermen have not been killed as a result of fatigue-related accidents.

Type:	Safety Education Material
Publication date:	1 January 2004

Related: Maritime safety bulletin

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