The vessel Cabin Fever 1, also known as Carrie of Camaret, held a current valid small commercial vessel, SCV2, safety certificate from the UK maritime safety authorities. The maritime safety directorate of my Department issued the vessel with a short-term passenger boat license based on the UK certification and following an inspection of the vessel carried out by the directorate itself. The vessel complied with the statutory requirements for such vessels and was therefore considered seaworthy. In addition to the normal statutory requirements relating to passenger boat licenses the directorate required all of the television show contestants to undergo approved safety training prior to sailing, including personal survival techniques and familiarisation on board the vessel. The directorate also required the wearing of lifejackets by all persons while on deck.