The Eihatsu Maru, the 50m Japanese longliner, aground at Clifton First Beach in May 2012. All crew made it off the vessel safely.
Nobody would dispute that six deaths of commercial fishermen, is six too many. This is the figure the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) recorded for 2021. It seems such incidents, and others too, are avoidable, if you prioritise safety at sea.
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