El Faro

6/29/2018 Source: Winston & Strawn LLP -  The tragic loss of the steam ship El Faro on October 1, 2015 and the loss of all 33 persons aboard led to the issuance of a December 19, 2017 U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Final Action Memorandum containing recommendations for future action. Those recommendations are the basis for legislation (H.R. 6175) introduced in the U.S.

 5/4/2018 - USCG: in response to Safety recommendation #3 of the El Faro Marine Accident Investigation Report the USCG Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin 04-18 announcing a Concentrated Inspection Campaign for open lifeboats fo