Seafarers Reminded of Importance of Passage Planning Following Report on 'Loa Zour' Rescue
Seafarers Reminded of Importance of Passage Planning Following Report on ‘Loa Zour’ Rescue 3rd April 2021 Rescuers arrive at the Loa Zour in stormy seas in June 2019 Credit: SASEMAR The latest Marine Notice from the Department of Transport reminds seafarers of the important of passage planning and regular weather forecast checks during voyages. It comes following the recommendations in the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) report into the rescue of five sailors from the yacht Loa Zour amid severe storm conditions off the Spanish coast in June 2019. As previously reported on Afl...
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