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A fatal collision near Saba Rock in the British Virgin Islands has intensified concerns over maritime safety and crew accountability. First Officer Lesley Joubert of the motor yacht Eau La La faces a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of American charter Captain Stephen Cross Jr., a longtime resident of St. Thomas. The case has drawn

By Jessica Graves A fatal collision near Saba Rock in the British Virgin Islands has raised serious concerns overmaritime safety and crew accountability, especially as a key hearing approaches for first officerLesley Joubert of the motor yacht Eau La La. Joubert, a 36-year-old South African national,faces a manslaughter charge following the death of Stephen Cross Jr.,