Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
Absence of lifejackets on vessels
The earlier warning
Liam Day · 14 Dec 2016 · Richard Middleton, Dorset
“He was climbing with no safety line He was not wearing a lifejacket or buoyancy aid He was not wearing clothing that offered no warmth in the water”
What was promised
Stated action 1 · response to Liam Day (14 Dec 2016) · stated timescale: none stated
“The BMC will also highlight this issue in our guidance, suggesting that climbers consider telling others of their plans and their expected return time.”
Stated action 2 · response to Liam Day (14 Dec 2016) · stated timescale: early part of this year
“The RYA will be highlighting this safety information to its members through various electronic communications in the early part of this year, as well as in the RYA's annual Safety Advisory Notice.”
What recurred
- 20 Dec 2024 · David Haw · Rachael Griffin · Closely related · confidence 0.90 (high)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Liam Day · 14 Dec 2016
“He was climbing with no safety line He was not wearing a lifejacket or buoyancy aid He was not wearing clothing that offered no warmth in the water”
Later · David Haw · 20 Dec 2024
“Further, I have a concern that personal floatation devices, such as lifejackets or buoyance aids are not legally required to be carried on all vessels, nor is there any legal requirement to wear lifejackets.”
What happened next
No web check of the stated actions has been published for this chain.