Fire detection system failed on sunken fishing vessel

An investigation into a fire and sinking of a fishing vessel in the Irish Sea last year has found that its fire detection system failed to work, even though it had been surveyed only 10 months beforehand.

Fire detection system failed on sunken fishing vessel

An investigation into a fire and sinking of a fishing vessel in the Irish Sea last year has found that its fire detection system failed to work, even though it had been surveyed only 10 months beforehand.

Three crew on board the MFV Suzanne II had a fortunate escape, as their emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) activated and gave their latitude and longitude.

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