Dundee boat collision
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Re: Dundee boat collision
Oh man..heart breaking stuff. It doesn't sound good.
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Re: Dundee boat collision
News report claims a fibreglass boat has gone over the top of a tinny at the Finniss River, hitting a mum as she shielded her kids ... https://www.facebook.com/9NewsDarwin/?
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Re: Dundee boat collision
Sounds terrible hope all recover fully and quickly, wonder how it happened??
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Re: Dundee boat collision
http://www.news.com.au/national/norther ... 6dcdb8fa0d
Awful accident, traumatic for all involved. Sounds like heroic action on her part Barrajas.
The driver of the other boat would likely be in a world of hurt too, how terrible would you feel.
Awful accident, traumatic for all involved. Sounds like heroic action on her part Barrajas.
The driver of the other boat would likely be in a world of hurt too, how terrible would you feel.
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Looking forward to see what marine police do with this one..... ?
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Re: Dundee boat collision
Crashing into the back of another boat? Must have been passing very close.
I am seeing the odd call for licencing and rego on the unsocial media, can't see how that would have prevented a rear ender.
Word is the NT Govt is broke, so expect to see all revenue raising options explored/introduced.
I am seeing the odd call for licencing and rego on the unsocial media, can't see how that would have prevented a rear ender.
Word is the NT Govt is broke, so expect to see all revenue raising options explored/introduced.
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Re: Dundee boat collision
how could something like this can happen is the question?? what was the other boat doing?? I just really hope Rachel and the kids have a quick recovery and also Slim Rachel partner couldn't image what he is going through.
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Thoughts to them all Jason. We can do a whiparound on here for flowers when she is feeling better, send me a PM about this if you wish.
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Cheers Matt, sounds like a plan
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Re: Dundee boat collision
i'm amazed at how this could have occured, from what i have heard there was a mothership involved so if the small tinny pulls out from behind a mother ship to drive away from it and the other craft was coming in the same direction is all i can think.
A licence would definitely help, if what i propose above was what happened the bloke in the other craft would have kept a safe distance from an anchored vessel, they would have both known to give way to the vessel on their right etc.
Not a nice thing to hear about, all the best to all involved.
A licence would definitely help, if what i propose above was what happened the bloke in the other craft would have kept a safe distance from an anchored vessel, they would have both known to give way to the vessel on their right etc.
Not a nice thing to hear about, all the best to all involved.
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Re: Dundee boat collision
I don't know the full details, but sometimes accidents happen regardless of regulations, sometimes even with all due care being taken.
I'd like to see a study of trailerboat accidents per capita in the NT compared with other states, as it might illustrate whether licencing makes any difference.
I doubt licencing would even be a revenue raiser, as may not be enough NT boaters to cover admin costs.
I'd like to see a study of trailerboat accidents per capita in the NT compared with other states, as it might illustrate whether licencing makes any difference.
I doubt licencing would even be a revenue raiser, as may not be enough NT boaters to cover admin costs.
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Re: Dundee boat collision
Its meant to be common courtesy/knowledge to give any boat a wide berth. Licensing doesnt help that, its just money and a card, anyone can pass a course. Thought s with the family and skipper of the glass boat. Horrible accident.
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