P&O ferry hits Yacht?

[Dyflin]

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P&O Ferries have confirmed that the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) are carrying out investigations over the disappearance of the 27ft yacht Ouzo on the Solent last week.

In an effort to piece together the cause of the accident which left three yachtsmen dead 'black box' voyage data recorder information was requested from all France/Solent crossings. Following initial examination P&O's ferry the Pride of Bilbao is now under further investigation.

The MAIB also confirmed that they conducting a preliminary investigation but refused to confirm the Pride of Bilao's involvement.


Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 29 August 2006


Anybody got a contact in P&O with more details?

 

[BrendanS]

radio 4 had coverage this evening.

MAIB investigations of ships movements led them to think PoB was in right area. When it returns to Portsmouth this evening, it will be boarded by police who want to talk to watch officers, and to inspect hull for any signs of damage.

A Solent coastguard spokesman was at pains to point out it was routine, and no evidence at the moment to support it's involvement