On Conception boat fire anniversary, NTSB chair calls out Coast Guard over safety requirements
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"We know our recommendations save lives," Homendy said. "I call on the Coast Guard to finish its work implementing solutions to prevent such a tragedy from occurring again."
"A safety management system encompasses elements including preventative maintenance, emergency procedures and a clear chain of command; it also mandates that crew be assigned to duties like roving patrols."
"The families affected by the Conception tragedy deserve no less," Homendy wrote, emphasizing the urgent need for the Coast Guard to adopt safety management systems.
"It's 2024, and here we are, with no action," said NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy, expressing frustration with the lack of progress in marine safety regulations.
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