Poor posture, inadequate seating and a host of other factors can lead to life- changing injuries on RIBs as passenger safety is pulled sharply into focus by recent events in the small craft sector. If the sector ’s reputation is to survive accidents like Seadogz, owners and operators need to start owning best practice, controlling the risks and demonstrating that their trips are safe, says MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch) as it cracks down on the small craft sector saying ‘Small craft sector must educate customers of dangers to avoid passenger injury’.
When you are trying to promote the fun element of an activity, telling your customers that it can be hazardous might appear counterproductive. This could explain the reluctance of the ‘small-craft passenger/ experience ride’ industry to acknowledge and take action on the findings from recent accident investigations. Continue reading “Small craft sector must educate customers of dangers to avoid passenger injury”
