Warning to boat owners after near collision with ferry in fog
Wednesday 9th June 2010, 2:57PM BST.
BOAT OWNERS have been warned to be vigilant after a Condor ferry narrowly missed colliding with a small boat in thick fog.
The captain was forced to take emergency action to avoid the small leisure boat as he sailed the ferry towards St Helier on Saturday afternoon.
The Jersey Coastguard has urged all boat owners to ensure they are fully prepared before heading out to sea in poor weather.
In a statement, the Coastguard said: ‘The captain reported that he had to put engines astern to avoid the RIB on a collision course somewhere between Noirmont and Corbière.’
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