Investigation Report
Commercial stand up paddleboarding accident on river weir with loss of 4 lives
Commercial stand up paddleboarding accident on river weir with loss of 4 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Evacuation, Escape and RescueMarine Operations
- DrowningHuman factorsRegulation and legislationRisk management
- Personal protective equipment
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueRisk assessmentSafety communication
Summary
Investigation of a commercial stand up paddleboarding tour in which four people died after becoming trapped in hydraulic towback at Haverfordwest Town Weir. The report examines river conditions, tour preparation, leadership qualifications, participant briefings, flotation and leash arrangements, alongside weir risk assessment, warning signs and rescue measures.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
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.
Summary
The report examines a commercial paddleboarding accident on a river weir that caused four fatalities.
Themes: evacuation, escape and rescue, marine operations.