A report on the sinking of the Maggie B off Hook Head in Co Wexford three years ago has called for new safety laws for fishing vessels.
Read the full report here
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board says legislation is needed to cover the construction, stability and safety of trawlers to prevent future tragedies.
The board had postponed the publication of its report until inspectors examined the wreck after it was lifted following requests from the family.
There were three fishermen on the vessel when it sank on 29 March 2006.
One man survived, but the skipper Glynn Cott, and another of his crew have never been found.
The report runs to 160 pages, with extensive correspondence between the board and various parties involved.
It says the vessel had been modified in the weeks prior to the sinking and when the boat rolled to starboard, it capsized and did not right itself.
The board says there is no evidence that stability was assessed after the modifications and has recommended that legislation for the construction, stability and safety of fishing vessels between 15 and 24 metres be implemented as soon as possible.
It also warns all owners and skippers of the dangers of making structural alterations or modifications without a qualified naval architect assessing the effects on stability.
