HSA to begin inspections on sea fishing sector with view to reducing high fatality rate

The BIM Labour Force Analysis indicates that the Irish fishing sector employs nearly 2,700 workers and operates a registered fleet of just under 2,000 vessels. File picture: David Creedon

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is to begin targeted sea fishing inspections to ensure measures are in place to keep crews safe.

There were 24 deaths in the fishing sector between 2015 and 2024 which, based on the numbers employed, makes sea fishing the most dangerous sector in which to work in Ireland.