Investigation Report
Capsize of motor cruiser Norma G with loss of 1 life
Capsize of motor cruiser Norma G with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityVessel flooding and foundering
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine watersVessel
Summary
Investigation of Norma G’s fatal capsize approaching the Camel Estuary. It examines steep waves over the Doom Bar, navigation limitations, limited buoyancy and cabin entrapment involving inflated lifejackets. The report also analyses rescue and casualty extraction, boating training and harbour guidance, recommending clearer passage information and consideration of a navigation aid.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.