b'SAFETYMATTERSBy Eric Christensen,Thinking Beyond Director of Regulatory Affairsthe Minimumand Risk ManagementI n the early morning hours ofovernight scuba diving excursion op- the incident, and the Department of September 2, 2019, the 75-foot diveerations. Justice has initiated a criminal investi-boat M/V Conception caught fireThe vessel layout consisted ofgation into the accident.and sank while at anchor just off Santapassenger berthing below the mainThree surviving crew have been Cruz Island in Southern California.deck, a salon/galley area on the maininterviewed by the Coast Guard and There were 33 passengers and six crewdeck and the wheelhouse and crewNTSB.on board. Thirty-three passengers andberthing on the upper deck. AccordingThe galley area was engulfed one crewmember died in the incident.to the U.S. Coast Guard, the vessel wasin flames, NTSB member Jennifer Five crewmembers survived the fi re byin compliance with minimum federalHomendy said, recounting what the jumping off the vessel after attempts tosafety r equirements.crewmember told investigators. They reach passengers failed. The National Transportation Safetytried to enter through the double doors The Conception is owned andBoard (NTSB), Coast Guard, Federalbut couldnt get in because of the operated by Truth Aquatic of SantaBureau of Investigation (FBI), andfl ames. They tried to access the galley Barbara, CA, which is not a PVABureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearmsfrom the front through the windows, member, and is primarily engaged inand Explosives (ATF) are investigatingbut the windows wouldnt open. Refit & RepairQuality Commercial Vessels. Built by Burger to Your RequirementsBurger is recognized worldwide for quality custom vessels that provide years of dependable service.Refit and Repair ServicesAluminum and Steel Fabrication Passenger Vessels- Hull Plate Replacement +1 920.686.5117 Water Taxis- Exterior and Interior Coatings sales@burgerboat.comderconstruction ns burgerboatcommercial.com Wind Farm Support Vessels- Engine & Generator RepowersTwo 91 Aluminum CatamaraUnCrew Supply Vessels- All Vessel System Repairs Other Vessels to 260 (80m)- Interior Refresh Proudly built in the USAOCTOBER 2019FOGHORN 25'