El Faro Marine Safety Legislation Advances in the U.S. Congress

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.