USCG, MMS Announce Investigation Into Deepwater Horizon Incident

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Lisa Sechelski
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and Minerals Management Service (MMS) have announced that they will co-chair an investigation starting May 11, 2010, to identify the factors leading to the explosion, loss of life, sinking, and subsequent oil spill of the Deepwater Horizon Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit, which began on April 20, 2010.

A public hearing for the joint investigation will be held May 11-12, 2010 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CDT) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, La.  A list of witnesses and additional information can be found on the Deepwater Investigation Web site:  www.deepwaterinvestigation.com.

For more information on the Transocean Deepwater Horizon accident, please visit Arnold & Itkin LLP's new maritime injury blog, GulfCoastMaritime.com, and its dedicated coverage at transoceanlawsuits.com.

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