Investigation Report
Capsize of hire day boat Breakaway 5 with loss of 1 life
Capsize of hire day boat Breakaway 5 with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityRegulation and legislation
- Marine operations
- Functional testingIndependent audit and verification
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
An MAIB investigation examines the fatal capsize of Breakaway 5 on the Norfolk Broads. An inclining test linked stability loss to passenger weight and distribution. The synopsis identifies inconsistent hire-boat regulation and inadequate stability standards, recommending a national operational code, licensing arrangements, improved test safety margins and scrutiny of builders’ conformity methods.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into hire boat Breakaway 5 overturning on the River Bure with one fatality.
Themes: marine operations.