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Are you wearing a PFD and adhering to safe limits?

Safety lessons to the recreational boating community highlighting the need to wear personal flotation devices.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 15 July 2026

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Safety flyer to the recreational craft industry – Peaky Blinder

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Safety flyer issued with the investigation report into the allision of the rigid inflatable boat Peaky Blinder with a navigation beacon in Portsmouth Harbour, England, resulting in two fatalities on 14 August 2025.

The document summarises the circumstances of the accident and provides multiple safety considerations for members of the recreational boating community.

This information has been prepared for the: 

• recreational boating community

Related publication 

An investigation report has also been prepared for this accident.

Published 15 July 2026