19 February 2018 4 Min Read

Chokka boat tragedy inquiry likely

in News by Gareth Wilson

[caption id="attachment_220463" align="aligncenter" width="630"] The wreckage of the Maredon chokka boat which ran aground at St Francis Bay
Picture: Supplied[/caption]

Maritime authority recommends marine court seeks answers over Maredon capsizing, grounding

Transport Ministry spokesman Ishmael Mnisi did not respond to inquiries.

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