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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsOne has got to wonder what kind of
inspections are required to operate a boat such as this...I do have a feeling however that this disaster was just one of those events which just happened..With odds which would have been a thousand to one to have happened.. I live near this area and have a lot of friends who partake in activities such as this.
So freaking sad.. just horrible..
rampartc
(5,265 posts)the crew should know damage control skills, and there must be fire fighting equipment located strategically.
problem, most on board were passengers. they may not have known where the exits were. 3 of the 5 person crew were overboard early in the event. did anyone sound an alarm?
busterbrown
(8,515 posts)What do you think caused this?.. You seem to be one who understands the realm of small commercial operations such as this.
rampartc
(5,265 posts)from oil in the engine room, electrical , galley (kitchen) mishap, or just something stupid like smoking in bed. with this many casualties i'm sure there will be an investigation.
LuckyLib
(6,814 posts)fire extinguishers, life jackets, etc. There must have been a sudden explosion, and those down below were overcome with smoke. So tragic.