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Shoreway/Orca report and flyer published

Collision between dredger Shoreway and yacht Orca 7 miles off Felixstowe, England with loss of 1 life on 8 June 2014.

Yacht Orca

Recovery of yacht Orca which sustained catastrophic damage as a result of the collision with the dredger Shoreway

Our accident investigation report into the collision between dredger Shoreway and yacht Orca, 7 miles off the coast of Felixstowe, England with the loss of 1 life is now published.

An accident flyer, aimed specifically at the leisure industry, has also been produced for this accident highlighting the importance of maintaining a proper lookout at all times and an awareness of closing speeds between their own and other vessels.

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Published 20 May 2015