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A skipper accused of unsafe operation of a vessel and who allegedly caused grievous bodily harm to two of his passengers has been fined $10,000 (Australian dollars).
The skipper, Terry Marr, 50, plead guilty in Southport Magistrates Court to the charges. He was in charge last year when passengers boarded his vessel for a whale watching cruise. According to court testimony, as the vessel approached open water he instructed passengers with small children to leave the bow area.
The passengers who chose to remain on the bow were thrown around when the vessel encountered a series of large waves. Several passengers were injured and one man in his 40s was thrown overboard.
A 12 year old boy broke his arm and his leg, and a 28 year old woman shattered her kneecap because of the rough waves. The swell was estimated to be 1.8 to 2 meters high.
Marr was not convicted but will be required to pay the fine. Cruise ship injuries are not uncommon and can happen in any country and during any kind of weather.
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