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Today, the Coast Guard's Marine Board of Investigation heard testimonies from former OceanGate employees Tony Nissen, Bonnie Carl, and Tym Catterson to investigate the Titan submersible's loss. Follow #TitanMBI here and view exhibits at the hearing website:https://t.co/h3ySH0PhiA https://t.co/Y4yvI9JXbD
The Marine Board presented an animation model in support of the Titan submersible hearing. The entire video can be viewed from the MBI website https://t.co/3TwwWq8TGt and downloaded from here: https://t.co/7lZwbu0dXZ #TitanMBI https://t.co/PToLMpLFw0
Today, the Marine Board of Investigation presents basic factual information about the loss of life and total constructive loss of the Titan submersible. The first full exhibit can downloaded from the #TitanMBI website: https://t.co/h3ySH0PhiA at this link: https://t.co/RbSt4GzJNP https://t.co/RNOvhTS6ZE
Following today’s press conference, the #TitanMBI public hearing kicks off tomorrow, diving into design, safety, and the factors leading to the June 2023 submersible tragedy. Watch the hearing live: https://t.co/BBZ29PpJXF Read about the Titan MBI: https://t.co/h3ySH0PhiA https://t.co/l0vCm87E4G
The Titan MBI pre-hearing press conference will now be livestreamed. We encourage media to come in person to ask questions. Watch here: https://t.co/R1zhHB8zh8 #TitanMBI
We will now livestream the press conference. Media is still encouraged to attend in person and ask questions. The livestream will begin at 11 a.m. from the @ChasCountyGov. #TitanMBI Watch it here: https://t.co/kzkorSlwFd
Tomorrow, the #USCG Marine Board of Investigation will livestream a press conference to discuss the upcoming Titan submersible hearing. Media is invited to come in person to ask questions. The stream will begin at 11 a.m. from @ChasCountyGov. Watch it: https://t.co/Oc3lxE3Ftn
The U.S. Coast Guard will hold a press conference Sept. 15 ahead of the Titan Marine Board of Investigation hearing in North Charleston. Media must RSVP by Sept. 13. Info ➡️ https://t.co/ty24tqWGCE #TitanMBI #USCG
The U.S. Coast Guard has released the schedule & witness list for the upcoming Titan Marine Board of Investigation hearing starting Sept. 16. Follow updates @MaritimeCommons & #TitanMBI. #CoastGuard #Titan https://t.co/SpR9NfWJh4
🚨 Mariners: Join the NMEDMAC virtual meetings on Sept 10-11! 🚢 🕘 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT 📲 Join via Teams | ☎️ +1 410-874-6742 Questions? Email pamela.j.moore@uscg.mil or visit: https://t.co/vGwmvI4aGH #Maritime #USCG #NMEDMAC
🚢 Join the U.S. TAG to ISO TC8! Help shape standards for ships and marine technology. Open to U.S. stakeholders in maritime sectors. Interested? Email: timothy.m.brown@uscg.mil More: https://t.co/2DjtdYjACA #MaritimeSafety #USCG
The USCG is seeking public input on new testing methods for Ballast Water Management Systems! 🌊 Virtual public meetings are scheduled. Learn more: https://t.co/jD6MUd4VDy #USCG #EnvironmentalImpact #BallastWater
National Towing Safety Advisory Meeting in Portland, ME, Sept 24-25! Open to the public. Discuss key topics on towing safety and workforce needs. 🗓️ Sept 24-25, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (EDT) 📍 AC Hotel Portland Details: https://t.co/hIcVd8m82s #MaritimeSafety #TowingIndustry #USCG
🚨 Maritime Pros: Upcoming Meeting Alert! 🚨 Join the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee in Anchorage, AK, on Sept 10-11 to discuss safety initiatives for CFVs. Find out more: https://t.co/5HGFPkdQxn
The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing is accepting applications for 12 positions on the National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee. Find out more: https://t.co/HbIazVB2DQ
The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing is seeking applicants for 11 positions on NMERPAC. Openings include marine educators, shipping company reps, general public reps, and credentialed mariners (deck officers, AB seamen, engineers). Find out more: https://t.co/UgZPWC44BN
Coast Guard has set up a GIS layer for OREI developers to access case data required under NVIC 02-23. This data supports the Navigation Safety Risk Assessment needed for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations. More @: https://t.co/LL3VqDRA9i #OREI #CoastGuard #RenewableEnergy
The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee will meet in Massena, NY, to discuss Great Lakes Pilotage, including proposed regulations and policies. More @ https://t.co/uG3KQ46Inq #GreatLakes #Pilotage
The Coast Guard will hold a formal, public hearing Sept. 16 in N. Charleston, SC, to review evidence related to the loss of the #Titan submersible. For media inquiries, please contact mediarelations@uscg.mil. Details @ https://t.co/xdwoGtavcw #TitanMBI
CG-CVC recently published the 2023 Flag State Control Domestic Annual Report, which highlights the U.S. domestic fleet inspection, deficiency, and marine casualty statistics. It also highlights other trends and findings from the past year. Read more: https://t.co/1Jocgyc7pm
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