Charges laid against company over WA's Horizontal Falls boat crash that injured dozens of tourists

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Charges laid against company over WA's Horizontal Falls boat crash that injured dozens of tourists
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The Office of Commonwealth Public Prosecution has laid charges against a Kimberley company and master over a serious boat crash that injured dozens of tourists at the Horizontal Falls last year.

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The Australian Maritime Safety Authority began an investigation into the boat crash in May last yearFalls Expresswhen it allegedly crashed into a rock wall at the tourist destination in May 2022.The authority confirmed on Tuesday charges have now been laid under the Marine Safety National Law Act 2012 against the master.

"The master, Edward James Whisson, has been charged with two safety-related offences— failing to take reasonable care, and not implementing and complying with the safety management system for the vessel and its operations," a spokesperson said.Falls Express"The owner ...

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