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Explore the NTSB investigation of the Athena 106 incident in Louisiana, revealing safety issues and oversight challenges in towing vessels. Learn about regulatory actions and safety management systems to improve industry compliance and safeguard operations.
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Athena 106West Cote Blanche Bay, LouisianaOctober 12, 2006 DCA07MM001
Athena 106 USCG Photo
NTSB Investigation • Morgan Turrell, IIC • Brian Curtis, Engineering • Liam LaRue, Survival Factors • Rod Dyck, Pipeline Operations • Chuck Koval, Pipeline Operations • Charlotte Cox, Writer/Editor
NTSB Staff • Christy Spangler, Animation Lab • Alice Park, Animation Lab • Mitch Garber, M.D., Medical Officer • Matt Fox, Materials Specialist • Don Eick, Weather • Keith Holloway, Public Affairs • Mike Brown, Office of Safety Recommendations
Parties • United States Coast Guard • OSHA • NOAA • Louisiana Dept. of Natural Resources • Chevron, U.S.A. • Gulfport Energy • Athena Construction • Central Boat Rentals
Safety Issues • Failure to use safety devices • Limited oversight of vessels not subject to inspection
Presenters • Overview • Morgan Turrell • Failure to use safety devices • Brian Curtis • Limited oversight of vessels not subject to inspection • M. Turrell
Vessels Involved • Athena 106 • IBR-234 • Miss Megan
Athena 106 Crew Doghouse Spud Winch Forward Spud After Spud
Emergency Response • USCG • St. Mary and Iberia parishes • Louisiana Dept.of Wildlife and Fisheries • Local volunteer fire departments • Nearby vessels
Tests and Research • Sonar survey • Spud winch examination • Material analysis of pipe
Athena 106Limited Oversight of Vessels Not Subject to Inspection DCA07MM001
Areas of Oversight • USCG and OSHA • Towing Vessel Safety
Types of Vessels • Two barges • Athena 106 and IBR-234 • Towing vessel • Miss Megan
Oversight Agencies • Coast Guard • OSHA • MACOSH
USCG and OSHA • Memorandum of understanding • OSHA instruction of 1996
OSHA Actions After Accident • OSHA investigation • Citation • Athena and OSHA agreement
USCG and OSHA • Uninspected vessel safety • Agreement between USCG and OSHA should reflect changes • Industry should be informed
Towing Vessel Safety Previous Board action addressing need for safety management systems (M-00-10) Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004 • Towing vessels subject to inspection • Towing safety management system • Regulations will apply to vessels like Miss Megan
Summary Towing Vessel Regulations and Safety Management Systems • Assist Coast Guard and industry • Provide safe operating practices • Implement safeguards • Improve management • Ensure compliance