The Japan Coast Guard identified the owner of the vessel after being contacted by Canadian officials, who were provided the identification number on the hull.

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The owner of the vessel has been recommended to take action to improve the safety of the working practices on board and the hazard awareness of the crew.

BBC: Criticism of fishing boat St Amant after death off Anglesey

The report said the MCA had since written to the St Amant's owner requiring the height of the vessel's bulwarks to be increased.

BBC: Criticism of fishing boat St Amant after death off Anglesey

Washington's request was met by a chorus of protest, particularly from Greek ship owners who claim that America needs to know only who is in day-to-day control of a vessel, not the name of the beneficial owner.

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The report said the boat's owner, Nightvalley Limited, had stopped working with the skipper of the vessel at the time of the accident.

BBC: Criticism of fishing boat St Amant after death off Anglesey