Safety Issue
Norma Jean's skipper did not keep an effective lookout
just before the collision. Whilst he may have been 'looking out',
the likely condition of his eyesight, the boat's speed and the
lighting inside the boat's cockpit would have reduced his ability
to maintain an effective lookout in the darkness.
Safety Advisory Notice
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises that the owners
and operators of recreational vessels should consider the safety
implications of this safety issue and take action where considered
appropriate.