Accidents can happen and you or a member of your crew could end up in the water unexpectedly. Wearing a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) at all times on deck will significantly increase your chances of survival if you go overboard. You should also wear a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) so rescue services can find you quicker.
Fisherman from man overboard awareness event.
Ashley Mullenger, whelk fisherman from Wells-next-the-Sea, was surprised at how difficult it was to keep afloat without a PFD during a man overboard awareness event.
Brian Chambers, a crab and lobster fisherman from Northern Ireland, is a single-handed skipper and always wears a PFD when he goes to sea.
John Clark, Scottish skipper and vessel owner, had an accident which made him realise how important safety procedures are on board fishing vessels.