Australian Tourist Dies in Bali Boat Capsize as Safety Concerns Emerge

Anna Maree Blight, a Melbourne insolvency expert, was killed, and two Australians remain hospitalized with severe injuries after a snorkelling boat overturned near Nusa Penida.

• The snorkelling boat carrying 13 passengers, including four Australians, capsized in rough seas near Nusa Penida, Bali, on March 21, 2025.
• Anna Maree Blight, a 39-year-old Melbourne-based insolvency expert, tragically died, while two Australians, Cintamani Warrington and Gabriel Hijniakoff, sustained severe burns and remain hospitalized.
• Survivors reported inadequate safety measures, including a lack of distributed life jackets, and alleged the boat was speeding despite rough sea conditions.
• Investigators believe a floating log damaged the engine, leaving the vessel vulnerable to the waves that overturned it; the captain and crew are under investigation.
• Tributes to Blight highlight her leadership, generosity, and advocacy for diversity in her profession, as Australian officials provide consular support to the victims and their families.

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