Skipper Lance Goodhew faces trial for allegedly breaching duties as skipper of the Enchanter, which capsized off North Cape, killing 5 passengers.

Skipper Lance Goodhew faces trial for allegedly breaching his duties as skipper of the Enchanter, a fishing boat that capsized off North Cape, killing five passengers. The boat was returning from a trip to the Three Kings Islands when it was struck by a massive wave, capsizing and throwing the crew and passengers into the water. Goodhew is charged with exposing individuals to a risk of death or serious injury, and faces a maximum penalty of a $150,000 fine.

May 05, 2024
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