Neglected safety gear on fishing boats could endanger fishermen
Most fishing boats in Nova Scotia are well stocked with safety equipment, but in some cases it is installed and forgotten. That means life-saving gear like survival suits aren't maintained and might not work in an emergency.
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'If it's not maintained it's likely not going to work for you when you need it'
Posted: Dec 28, 2020 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: December 28, 2020
A rescue frame is used to haul a man out of the water during a rescue drill. (Brett Ruskin/CBC)