Liam Day
14 Dec 2016 · Coroner Richard Middleton · Dorset
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. climbing without safety line
“He was climbing with no safety line”
2. lack of personal flotation device
“He was not wearing a lifejacket or buoyancy aid”
3. inadequate thermal protection
“He was not wearing clothing that offered no warmth in the water”
4. lack of emergency communication
“He had no means of requesting help such as a whistle, a waterproof phone or waterproof marine VHF radio”
5. lack of trip planning
“He had left no specific instructions as to where he was intending to climb and what time he would be home”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
This report
“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 report
“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.”
Responses
2016-0402-Response-by-BMC.pdf ↗· British Mountaineering Council
Stated action
“The BMC will also highlight this issue in our guidance, suggesting that climbers consider telling others of their plans and their expected return time.”
2016-0402-Response-by-RYA.pdf ↗· British Mountaineering Council
Stated action · 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.”