Restricted-limit fishing charter boat "Lambo", foundered, Owhiro Bay Wellington south coast, 26 November 1996
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
96-212
On Tuesday, 26 November 1996, at about 1326 hours, the restricted-limit fishing charter boat "Lambo" shipped waves through an open foredeck hatch, flooded and capsized in rough seas. The skipper and four passengers on board were rescued from the capsized boat without injury. A safety issue identified was the failure to heed an accurate weather forecast before embarking on the trip.
Location
Owhiro Bay Wellington South Coast (-41.367340,174.757204) [may be approximate]