Lifeboat Disconnection from Lifting Apparatus at Height

On completion of the launch test, the lifeboat was being recovered to its launching davits.

On reaching a height above the water of approximately 25-30 metres, the lifeboat support point released causing the lifeboat to swing in a pendulum fashion from the forward point. The forward support point then separated, and the lifeboat fell to the sea.

Two persons were within the lifeboat at the time of the fall. Both were fatally injured.