CLAR-13.53.1 Response Historic Self-assessed

Secretary of State to initiate formal investigation into Marchioness and Bowbelle collision

Recommendation

The Secretary of State should exercise his power under section 268 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 to cause a formal investigation to be held into the collision between the MARCHIONESS and the BOWBELLE, the loss of the MARCHIONESS, the loss of life and the injuries suffered by those who survived.

Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic

No government response recorded.

Source
Report Clarke Inquiry — Final Report 23 Mar 2001
Recommendation age 25.0 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates