Published on: January 20, 2020

This bulletin discusses key factors that can negatively affect vessel stability, the responsibilities of owners and masters, and safe work practices to put in place to help reduce the risk.

Loss of vessel stability is one of the main hazards in commercial fishing. It increases the risk of capsizing and has led to many fatalities and serious injuries. Fishing vessel stability: Reducing the risk of capsizing and lives lost reminds vessel owners and masters about the importance of maintaining vessel stability.

For more information

• Vessel stability is one of the three main issues our Marine Initiative is focusing on to reduce the high number of work-related deaths in the fishing industry.
• Our Fishing & other marine industry pages provide more information about risks and hazards in commercial fishing and other marine-related industries.