Mr Hendry, 58, died on 18 February 2020 while transferring from a work boat to a floating permanent structure known as the Sea Cap at the company’s Ardintoul fish farm on the South side of Loch Alsh.

A preliminary hearing is set for 27 October 2023 at Inverness Sheriff Court.

The FAI follows the prosecution and conviction of Fife based Mowi Scotland Limited in May 2023 for breaches of health and safety legislation.

The inquiry will explore the circumstances of Mr Hendry’s death, with particular focus on risk assessments and systems of work in relation to boat transfers to the Sea Cap, the wearing of restraining straps on lifejackets and the content and frequency of any man overboard training delivered by the company.

Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations for COPFS, said: “The death of Clive Hendry occurred while in the course of his employment and as such a fatal accident inquiry is mandatory.

“The lodging of the first notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the sheriff. Mr Hendry’s family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.”