Investigation Report
Capsize of Fletcher 155 speedboat with loss of 1 life
Capsize of Fletcher 155 speedboat with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stability
- Navigation
- Mooring fittings
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescue
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of a Fletcher 155 speedboat capsize in Tor Bay that killed a teenage passenger whose oversized buoyancy aid snagged on a mooring cleat. The report examines course, speed, possible propeller effects, flotation limitations, rescue efforts and safety issues concerning weather assessment, buoyancy-aid fit, training and kill cords.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Mooring fittings; cleats; bollards.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into Fletcher 155 speedboat overturning with one fatality.
Themes: marine operations.