Opinion: Fishing for root causes on safety incidents

Fishing continues to be one of the most dangerous professions globally with thousands of fishers estimated to lose their lives every year. However, safety incidents remain significantly underreported, which assuredly masks the true extent of the problem, writes Peter Broadhurst, Inmarsat Maritime Senior Vice President of Safety and Security.

Inmarsat maritime safety report

Fishing continues to be one of the most dangerous professions globally with thousands of fishers estimated to lose their lives every year. However, safety incidents remain significantly underreported, which assuredly masks the true extent of the problem, writes Peter Broadhurst, Inmarsat Maritime Senior Vice President of Safety and Security.