Offshore motorboats must be sealed: register official on deadly Hoi An accident

The motorboat that capsized off the Hoi An Town is pulled to shore on February 26, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Dac Thanh

Motorboats operating away from shore must have all windows closed to avoid water flooding them, according to Vietnam Register.

Nguyen Vu Hai, deputy head of the authority, told VnExpress on Monday the motorboat that had capsized off the central coast last week met all safety standards and was properly registered.

Regarding comments blaming the accident, which killed 17, on a lack of emergency exits on the boat, Hai said high-speed boats have a slim, small and compact design for fast operation.

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