High winds, heavy seas contributed to Seacor Power's capsizing

Agency reports winds of 80 knots at the time of the 13 April incident

Preliminary findings: the US National Transportation Safety Board cited high winds and heavy seas as contributing to the capsizing of the Seacor Power lift boat — Preliminary findings: the US National Transportation Safety Board cited high winds and heavy seas as contributing to the capsizing of the Seacor Power lift boatPhoto: ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mark Passwaters

Houston

Published 19 May 2021, 20:13Updated 19 May 2021, 20:13

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