Research and analysis

Safety lessons: ensuring your yacht's keel is securely attached

A safety message to the yachting industry and recreational craft users about the need for regular structural inspections by a competent person.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 29 April 2015

Documents

MAIB accident flyer issued April 2015

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Details

This summary concerns the keel detachment and capsize of yacht Cheeki Rafiki with the loss of 4 lives highlighting a number of safety lessons.

The information has been prepared for the:

• yachting industry
• recreational craft users

Related publication

An investigation report has also been produced for this accident.

Published 29 April 2015