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Fishing Vessels: Wrecks

Asked by Caroline VoadenLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 9 January 2026UIN 101137

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has had with the fishing industry in the South West on the sinking of a vessel off the coast of South Devon on 11 October 2025.

Answered by Keir Mather

The MCA did not liaise with the fishing industry in the South West during the operation pertaining to the sinking of a vessel off the coast of South Devon.

The incident is currently subject to a debriefing process wherein upon completion there will be engagement directly with industry.

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