. Vessels should carry Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) and specified radio equipment.
. The Irish Marine Emergency Service (IMES) coast radio stations should install VHF digital communication equipment.
. Mandatory basic safety training for all crew members.
. Increased certification requirements for vessel manning.
. Department of Marine grant aid for new vessels.
. Department should increase grant aid for modernisation projects from 30 to 50 per cent.
. Adequate staffing at the Marine Survey Office, Marine Radio Survey Office and IMES to enable recommendations to be implemented.
