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Royal Iris of the Mersey report published

Grounding of a passenger vessel in the approaches to Eastham lock, River Mersey.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 25 May 2017

Our accident investigation report into the grounding of the passenger ferry Royal Iris of the Mersey at the entrance to Eastham lock, River Mersey, on 10 July 2016 is now published.

The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened and the subsequent actions taken.

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Published 25 May 2017