Safety warning issued after fatal tug sinking

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The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released a safety warning video and bulletin about the fatal capsize and sinking of the tug Biter in 2023.

The tug, attached to the stern of the larger vessel, was subjected to excessive force from the passenger ship’s speed, which reportedly overwhelmed the Biter’s safety equipment and led to the fatal incident.

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