Safety warning after collision in junior offshore powerboat race results in 1 person seriously injured

Safety concerns regarding marine safety helmets have been highlighted and an urgent recommendation to RYA made.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 23 January 2015

• Vessel type: Recreational craft - power
• Report type: Safety bulletin
• Date of occurrence: 19 June 2005

Safety Bulletin 3/2005

Safety Bulletin3-2005.pdf (43.12 kb)

Summary

Very serious injury to the 13 year old co-driver of a powerboat following a collision in a junior offshore powerboat race in Portland harbour on 19 June 2005.

Published 23 January 2015