A Community Resolution Order - (a proportionate way of dealing with first time offenders where remorse has been expressed) was issued to a male from the Christchurch area in August for a breach of Section 58 of the Merchant Shipping Act, namely does an act which causes or is likely to cause loss or destruction or serious damage to any other ship or structure. This was deemed appropriate for a speeding Rib on the River Stour were a significant wake can cause damage to moored boats and the shoreline. |