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Safety procedures for cruisers on the River Thames are to be tightened after a man died when he fell overboard.Safety procedures for cruisers on the River Thames are to be tightened after a man died when he fell overboard.
Jair Murillo, 32, slipped and fell into the water as he was getting off a pleasure cruiser at Westminster Pier on August 17.Jair Murillo, 32, slipped and fell into the water as he was getting off a pleasure cruiser at Westminster Pier on August 17.
A Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report into his death ordered vessels serving alcohol on board to take more care.A Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report into his death ordered vessels serving alcohol on board to take more care.
It also demanded pleasure cruisers to overhaul their mooring practices.It also demanded pleasure cruisers to overhaul their mooring practices.
Reports said Jair Murillo, who worked at a fast-food restaurant in London, struck his head as he slipped and fell into the water. Reports said Jair Murillo, who worked at a cocktail bar and restaurant in London, struck his head as he slipped and fell into the water.
His body was found after five days.His body was found after five days.
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The MAIB asked the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and London River services to implement urgent measures in all Hurlingham-type passenger vessels.The MAIB asked the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and London River services to implement urgent measures in all Hurlingham-type passenger vessels.
The vessels were ordered to moor safely rather than than follow the current practice of depending on one mooring line.The vessels were ordered to moor safely rather than than follow the current practice of depending on one mooring line.
"The practice of using a single mooring line and engine power to hold a boat alongside is widespread on the River Thames."The practice of using a single mooring line and engine power to hold a boat alongside is widespread on the River Thames.
"While this may be adequate in some circumstances it is not appropriate when disembarking large numbers of passengers.""While this may be adequate in some circumstances it is not appropriate when disembarking large numbers of passengers."
Alcohol is often served on cruisers and the staff should ensure they supervise passengers as they disembark, MAIB said.Alcohol is often served on cruisers and the staff should ensure they supervise passengers as they disembark, MAIB said.
"Hurlingham operates as a venue for social occasions and the bar is a prominent feature of the boat."Hurlingham operates as a venue for social occasions and the bar is a prominent feature of the boat.
"In these circumstances it is likely that passengers' judgment and spatial awareness may be impaired due to the effects of alcohol."In these circumstances it is likely that passengers' judgment and spatial awareness may be impaired due to the effects of alcohol.
"It is therefore vital that robust procedures are observed to ensure the supervision, control and safety of passengers especially during embarkation/disembarkation.""It is therefore vital that robust procedures are observed to ensure the supervision, control and safety of passengers especially during embarkation/disembarkation."
MAIB also asked all vessels to meet with all safety and license requirements, which it said "were not achieved" in "key areas".MAIB also asked all vessels to meet with all safety and license requirements, which it said "were not achieved" in "key areas".