Ferry crash captain failed to keep proper lookout, court hears

Ian Drummond 'static' as huge vessel smashed into cruiser in Solent, prosecutors allege

A 4,000 tonne passenger ferry ploughed into a small pleasure boat with four people on board because its captain failed to keep a proper look out, a court has heard.

Captain Ian Drummond allegedly sat "static" in his chair as the 107-metre (305ft) Red Funnel vessel Red Falcon smashed into the 10-metre motor cruiser almost forcing it to capsize.