A shipowner sentenced after the death of a sailor in the Côtes-d'Armor

Two after the death of a fisherman in tragic circumstances off Erquy (Côtes-d'Armor), the shipowner who employed the victim was convicted.

The legal representative of the SARL Ar Avel-Dro appeared this Tuesday, February 22 before the criminal court of Saint-Brieuc, reports

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His company was being prosecuted for manslaughter by a legal person in the context of work and breaches of training obligations.

The foot stuck in a rope

The facts date back to the night of April 20 to 21, 2020. An 18-year-old sailor had his foot caught in a rope and had been swept away at sea. little later.

During this sea trip, the three sailors were not sailing on the usual boat, which had broken down.

In particular, the shipowner was accused of not having trained his crew in navigation on this new boat.

"I blame myself every day," said the official during the hearing, according to comments reported by the daily.

His company was sentenced to 40,000 euros in fines, including 20,000 euros suspended.

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