Safety at sea still has a long way to go

Far too many fishermen and seafarers have been lost to the sea.

The recent tragedy in Union Hall is just one in a myriad of cases where unpredictable waves, currents, or atmospheric conditions combined have probably robbed those working at sea of their lives.

The risks of going to sea seem to be too great and lessons never seem to be learned that freak waves and general weather conditions can make all the difference between life and death.