5-year after Conception dive boat fire, NTSB Chair urges U.S. Coast Guard to strengthen safety measures for small passenger vessels.

Five years after the Conception dive boat fire that killed 34 people off Santa Cruz Island, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy urges the U.S. Coast Guard to adopt stronger safety measures for small passenger vessels. The NTSB criticizes the Coast Guard for delaying essential reforms, including passenger safety management systems. The fire, caused by inadequate training and emergency protocols, highlighted serious safety oversights in the industry.

September 02, 2024
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