Jail Term for Drunk Master

The jailing last month of the dredger master who crashed through Hythe Pier while under the influence of alcohol has been followed closely by the UK Government launching new alcohol limits for professional mariners. A crackdown on drunken sailors sets alcohol limits in line with those for drivers in a move intended to boost safety in British ports and harbours.

Bow and error. The Donald Redford alongside the Lafarge Aggregates yard on Fareham Creek earlier this month.

The jailing last month of the dredger master who crashed through Hythe Pier while under the influence of alcohol has been followed closely by the UK Government launching new alcohol limits for professional mariners. A crackdown on drunken sailors sets alcohol limits in line with those for drivers in a move intended to boost safety in British ports and harbours.