Marine safety experts warn of dangers of modifying boats after drowning

Marine safety experts have warned of the dangers of carrying out alterations to boats without professional guidance following a report into the drowning of a lobster fisherman off the Co Galway coast last year.

The Marine Casualty Investigation Board has made a safety recommendation that the Minister of Transport, Shane Ross should issue a Marine Notice to remind owners offishing vessels of the dangers of modifying their boats without a proper evaluation of the consequences.