Tag #Survival At Sea

What were the specific safety violations committed by Mikhail Pichugin that led to the deaths of his relatives?

Mikhail Pichugin, a 46-year-old Russian man, has been charged with negligence causing the deaths of his brother and nephew after their inflatable boat drifted for 66 days at sea. He faces up to seven years in prison for violating traffic safety rules, specifically exceeding the permitted distance from shore and failing to properly maintain the boat's motor.