The events were tragic, but you should find they were not criminal.
Casey recounted what the defence contends are key facts from the incident, in which White s boat, Forever Chasin Tail, collided with Joel 98, killling two of the five people on that vessel: Justin MacKay and Chris Melanson.
Boat was on autopilot
White s boat approached the other from starboard. According to the rules of boating, he had the right of way, Casey told court.
Court has heard White s boat was on autopilot, and White was writing entries in his log book as the vessel headed back to port. White has pleaded guilty to one count of failing to keep proper lookout, under the Canada Shipping Act, but has pleaded not guilty to the charges of criminal negligence.