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Health
Second crew member dies from suspected gas inhalation on fishing boat
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 08:18 AM
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A second worker has died after allegedly inhaling gas aboard a fishing vessel, officials said.
A second crew member on a fishing boat has succumbed to injuries believed to be caused by gas inhalation, according to reports cited by The Times of India. The incident follows an earlier death of a fellow worker on the same vessel, prompting concerns about safety on small commercial boats.
Authorities are treating the case as an accidental exposure, but a formal investigation has been launched to determine the source of the gas and whether safety protocols were breached. Preliminary statements suggest a possible leak of a fuel‑related gas, though the exact substance has not been confirmed.
Local maritime officials have urged fishing operators to conduct thorough equipment checks and ensure proper ventilation on board. Families of the deceased have been notified, and the bodies are being handed over to the next of kin pending autopsy results.
The incident underscores the occupational hazards faced by fishermen, a sector that often works in remote and poorly regulated environments. Officials have pledged to review existing safety guidelines to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Authorities are treating the case as an accidental exposure, but a formal investigation has been launched to determine the source of the gas and whether safety protocols were breached. Preliminary statements suggest a possible leak of a fuel‑related gas, though the exact substance has not been confirmed.
Local maritime officials have urged fishing operators to conduct thorough equipment checks and ensure proper ventilation on board. Families of the deceased have been notified, and the bodies are being handed over to the next of kin pending autopsy results.
The incident underscores the occupational hazards faced by fishermen, a sector that often works in remote and poorly regulated environments. Officials have pledged to review existing safety guidelines to prevent similar tragedies in the future.