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Safety lessons: keeping a proper lookout on your vessel

A safety message to recreational craft users reminding you to be aware of your surroundings and never assume others know you are there.

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Summary of the collision between dredger Shoreway and yacht Orca with the loss of 1 life, highlighting the importance of maintaining a proper lookout at all times and other key safety lessons learned during the investigation.

The information has been prepared for members of the:

  • yachting industry
  • recreational craft users

An investigation report has also been produced for this accident.

Updates to this page

Published 20 May 2015

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