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Making use of safety devices on boats

Safety lessons to the recreational craft industry and pleasure boat users on the importance of using a kill cord to save lives and prevent serious injury.

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Summary of a loss of control of the privately owned powerboat Awesome near Little Thatch Island, British Virgin Islands on 2 October 2022. Awesome ended up in a vertical position with its bow in the air, briefly staying afloat before sinking by the stern. Two of the occupants did not survive the accident.

This information has been prepared for:

  • recreational craft industry
  • pleasure craft owners and users

An investigation report has also been published.

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Published 25 April 2024

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