Questionable safety of Dutch vintage charter fleet stokes debate

> , By 2024-03-08T12:30:00

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Six deaths have been recorded aboard classic charters in the Netherlands in recent years

Poor safety aboard the Dutch classic charter fleet that recorded six deaths in recent years due to failing rigs has led to a fractious debate over oversight of the Dutch “sailing heritage.”

 
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