Capsize of sailing yacht Ocean Madam with loss of 1 life

Location: Bay of Biscay

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

• Vessel type: Recreational craft - sail
• Report type: Investigation report
• Date of occurrence: 8 October 1997

Accident Investigation Report: Ocean Madam

Investigation report into marine accident including what happened, safety lessons and recommendations made:

Ocean Madam.pdf (1,443.63 kb)

Summary

Yacht Ocean Madam capsized during heavy weather in the Bay of Biscay on 8 October 1997. One crew lost his life and two survivors were rescued by a French naval helicopter.

Published: 9 April 1998

Published 23 January 2015