A first officer on the catamaran “Krilo Eclipse” has been arrested in Croatia following a fatal maritime accident near Split on June 14th, which resulted in four deaths. Authorities suspect the officer failed to yield to a sailing vessel, leading to the collision. The arrest follows an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. He is accused of violating maritime traffic regulations and not respecting the right of way of the sailboat. The “Krilo Eclipse” was involved in a collision with a sailboat, triggering a rescue operation. This incident has prompted scrutiny of safety protocols for ferries operating in the Adriatic Sea. Further investigation is underway to determine the full sequence of events and potential contributing factors.
