Deepwater Horizon Marine Board of Investigation Public Hearing Day One
A public hearing for the joint investigation will be held May 11-12, 2010 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CDT) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, La.
The purpose of this joint investigation is to develop conclusions and recommendations as they relate to the Deepwater Horizon MODU explosion and loss of life on April 20, 2010. The facts collected at this hearing, along with the lead investigators’ conclusions and recommendations will be forwarded to Coast Guard Headquarters and MMS for approval. Once approved, the final investigative report will be made available to the public and the media. No analysis or conclusions will be presented during the hearing.
Witnesses- Kevin Robb – Coast Guard Eighth District Search and Rescue Specialist
- Alwin Landry – Master M/V DAMON B. BANKSTON
- Anthony Gervaso – Engineer M/V DAMON B. BANKSTON
- Paul Erickson – Chief Mate M/V DAMON B. BANKSTON
- Frank Patton – MMS Permitting
- Eric Neal – MMS Inspector
- Bob Neal – MMS Inspector
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