Are Safety Standards Slipping in the Name of Profit?

Fishermen and their families know the risks of going to sea. It is a dangerous profession at the best of times and thousands of fishermen around the globe are estimated to lose their lives every year. Despite all efforts by South Africa to maintain what has traditionally been a relatively good fishing vessel safety record, lately there have been an increasing number of incidents. Reaction to the sinking of the MFV Lepanto raises questions about slipping safety standards in the name of profit?