asked the Minister for the Marine in respect of deaths at sea, the number that occurred resulting from the sinking of vessels, man overboard and accidents on board in each year since 1985.
Written Answers. - Deaths at Sea Statistics.
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The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table:
Deaths at sea |
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Year |
Sinking/capsising |
Man overboard |
Accidents on board |
1985 |
1 |
3 |
— |
1986 |
6 |
2 |
— |
1987 |
4 |
3 |
— |
1988 (to date) |
7 |
1 |
1 |
Total |
18 |
9 |
1 |