The US Coast Guard, announced on January 16, the official marine casualty investigation of the fishing vessel Mary B II, which capsized off Newport, Oregon on January 9. The capsized vessel led to three fishermen loosing their lives, according to the Coast Guard’s statement.
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.
Also, prior to the capsize incident, the crew of the 42-foot fishing vessel Mary B II were attempting to cross the Yaquina Bay Bar.
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The marine casualty investigation will be led by Cmdr. Karen Denny, the executive officer of Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Portland.
Karen Denny, who has served in the Coast Guard for 18 years, has extensive experience in commercial fishing vessel safety and marine casualty investigations.
Finally, after completing the investigation, Cmdr. Denny will publish a report of investigation along with collected evidence, established facts and conclusions with possible safety recommendations to prevent future incidents.