The US Coast Guard informed that it continues the marine casualty investigation of the fishing vessel Mary B II, which capsized off Newport, Oregon, on January 9, 2019, leading in the loss of the three crew members and the vessel.
A public hearing will be held in Newport around mid-Spring and the USCG encourages that anyone with information pertaining to the loss of the Mary B II provide it to the investigation team.
A future release will also contain the date, time, venue and schedule of witnesses for the hearing. Upon completion of the investigation, the US Coast Guard will issue a report that will include the collected evidence, established facts, causal analysis and conclusions, and possible safety recommendations to prevent similar incidents.
The US Coast Guard started the official marine casualty investigation of the fishing vessel Mary B II on January 16. Specifically, Rear Adm. David Throop, Coast Guard 13th District Commander authorized the investigation pursuant to the authority contained in Title 46, United States Code, Section 6301 and the regulations promulgated there under.
The three fishermen were inbound the Yaquina Bay Bar onboard the 42-foot vessel Mary B II when it capsized without warning. Two fishermen fell overboard into the stormy Pacific Ocean with reported waves of 14 to 16 feet with occasional waves of 20 feet.
The Mary B II had been crabbing for three days before trying to return to port with their reported catch. The crew did not send out a Mayday call, but had requested a US Coast Guard escort which was provided.
