The safetyandproduction effected by ice-inducedvibrationhave long been a serious distress problem imposed on production platformoperating in Liao-dong Bay- the northern most areaofBohai Sea.
The MCA said a subsequent investigation showed that Mr Wilkinson's Boatmasters' Licence was not valid for the area in which the Solent Scene was operating and that he had not complied with safety instructions by being so close to shore.