Deceased
Robert Andrew Brewster
Demographics
50y, male
Date of death
2012-02-26
Finding date
2017-06-22
Cause of death
Head injuries (extensive subarachnomial haemorrhage with cerebral oedema, cerebral contusions and multiple skull fractures)
AI-generated summary
Robert Brewster, a 50-year-old man, died from severe head injuries sustained when struck by a jetski while swimming in Port Melbourne. The operator, who had only recently obtained a recreational boat licence through theory-based testing without practical assessment, was travelling at 60-70 km/hr in a 5-knot speed-restricted zone while distracted (looking back and talking to his passenger). The coroner found that Victoria's marine licensing scheme—unique in Australia for lacking practical skills assessment—inadequately prepared operators for real-world vessel operation, particularly regarding lookout procedures and speed management. The finding highlights that practical training and assessment components are likely to reduce high-speed collision incidents, and recommends introducing such a component to Victoria's marine licensing regime.
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