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Sat 06 Jun 2009No cover for sunk vessel due to 'act of terrorism'
THE MARINE Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) is unlikely to investigate the circumstances surrounding the sinking of a shellfish boat off Erris Head, Co Mayo, two days ago as it was “not accidental”.
The vessel’s owner, Pat O’Donnell, has been told insurers will not cover the loss as it is defined as an “act of terrorism”. The 12-metre Iona Isle was insured for €60,000.
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