Freedom II Fishing Vessel Foundering Report and Safety Flyer Published
Summary
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its accident investigation report into the foundering of the fishing vessel Freedom II (CN 111), which occurred 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland on 21 February 2024. The report is available via the MAIB website and includes details of what happened and subsequent actions taken. A safety flyer has also been produced for the fishing industry addressing vessel flooding scenarios.
“Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the foundering of the fishing vessel Freedom II (CN 111) 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland on 21 February 2024.”
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The MAIB has released its final accident investigation report concerning the foundering of fishing vessel Freedom II (CN 111) on 21 February 2024, approximately 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland. The report details the circumstances of the incident and any actions subsequently taken, and is accessible through the MAIB reports section. Additionally, a safety flyer targeting the fishing industry has been published, addressing the scenario of vessel flooding.
The fishing industry and maritime operators should review the published safety flyer, which provides relevant safety information applicable to fishing vessel operations. The report contributes to maritime safety awareness and may inform future safety recommendations or regulatory considerations for the commercial fishing sector.
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Freedom II report and safety flyer published
Foundering of a fishing vessel 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland.
From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch Published 2 April 2026
Image of Freedom II (CN 111) courtesy of MarineTraffic.
Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the foundering of the fishing vessel Freedom II (CN 111) 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland on 21 February 2024.
The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened and subsequent actions taken.
A safety flyer to the fishing industry has also been produced with this report.
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