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Marine casualties and fatalities in Irish waters have reduced in the past ten years, but investigators warn this could change if voluntary codes of conduct are ignored. The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) reports that fatalities have been on a downward trend to zero in 2021 from a high of 13 in 2012. However, this may not remain the case as the number of serious incidents involving kayakers and canoeists continues to rise.
In 2020 the MCIB urged water sports clubs to ensure that all codes of practice, guidelines and recommendations were followed. Continue reading “Despite decreasing marine casualties the Irish authorities remain cautious”