Mluleki Mrwebi
The South African Maritime Safety Authority has released the report on the incident of the Miroshga boat.
The Mishroga boat capsized 13 October, in Hout Bay
The boat was carrying about 35 passengers and three crew members, two people died on the incident.
In its report on the incident, SAMSA found there to have been various defects on the vessel.
Transport and Public Ministry Spokesperson Siphesihle Dube said according to this report, there was clear negligence in that the vessel was unseaworthy; the operators knew this; and the captain was in fact not properly certified to operate this passenger vessel.
Dube added that while National government fails to manage the harbours effectively, they equally refuse to allow local or provincial authorities to take the helm in this regard.
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