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More details of Fraserburgh harbour masterplan unveiled
The masterplan for the north-east port was first mooted more than a year ago and following an extensive consultation proposals for the project have been drawn up.“This masterplan is the blueprint for what we all hope will be a thriving harbour at Fraserburgh for many years to come.” Fraserburgh Harbour is still home to a sizeable fishing fleet although it has diversified and is used by commercial cargo vessels and the offshore renewables. >click to read<08:44
Man died cleaning tanks onboard boat at Fraserbugh Harbour amid ‘poison fumes’ alert
A man who tragically died onboard a super trawler boat at Fraserburgh Harbour yesterday is believed to have been poisoned by toxic fumes. Four other men were also hospitalised following the incident. The men are reported to have been cleaning tanks on the giant vessel when they were overcome by the fumes. Emergency services initially received a concern call shortly after 2pm yesterday for three men who had fallen ill but despite the best efforts of those involved one man was pronounced dead a short time later.,, The tragedy happened on the Fraserburgh-registered trawler Sunbeam which was docked in the deepwater Balaclava Basin. >click to read<05:43
BREAKING: Man dead and others treated after Fraserburgh harbour incident
The emergency services were called at about 14:00 after reports of a group of men falling ill . One man was pronounced dead a short time later. Four other men are being treated in hospital. Details have not been released but they are not believed to be in a life-threatening condition. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) have been informed. >click to read<13:23
