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Research: Making use of safety devices on boats

Marine Accident Investigation Branch

April 25
09:00 2024

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.

Published 25 April 2024

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