Fire on safari boat Suzana in Egypt (Red Sea Aggressor)

[OceanEyes]

I’m thinking of using the Flashlight app in my iPhone, which seems pretty bright.

I much prefer a dedicated, waterproof light. My little torch is quite bright and can thus be seen from a respectable distance, and has a three hour burn time. I perceive its value to be greater as a means for me to be found on the surface at night as opposed to using it to help navigate aboard a blacked-out vessel. Mine has a bolt snap attached so I can clip it to my ditch bag, a line/lanyard, or other location as the need arises. I keep my bag sealed and ready to make a hasty exit, and I don’t wish to open it to retrieve anything until I’m safely out of the water.

 

[TexWis]

Hello All, Trish was her name. She was a spectacular mom and human being. She was a true friend that would never quit on you. She was a bright light with an infectious laugh that brightened every room.
We have two daughters, they are crushed. Our family would like to put our arms around everyone that was there, you have been in our thoughts constantly.
The false narrative that was immediately being spun was so painful for my girls. Thank you all for aggressively correcting the record. It has made a difference at a time when any type of closure is elusive.
I asked the AmEmb Cairo and the FBI to provide you our number. Please call when it is the right time for you. Trish loved diving. I know my girls would love to know the details of that last adventure.
Leaning heavily in The Serenity Prayer.. Thank you All...Be Well

Dadwithoutanswers, this is P's cousin. I don't know how to reach you directly, but I can get that info from Uncle R. In the meantime, I just wanted you to know how much we all love you and the girls and are praying for your comfort and eventual peace. You described P so well. A bright light. She gave of herself in so many ways.
Sending love to all of you from Wisconsin.

 

[Scubabedo]

No worries and thank you for the kid gloves. I actually agree with your statement here.

What I was objecting to were statements of certainty that "the crew knew about the Conception" and then castigating them for inaction. Absent direct evidence, we don't KNOW what they knew or didn't know. Fine line between "should have known" and "they knew."

I was on the Red Sea Aggressor 1 three weeks prior to this tragedy and during the Safety Briefing our group of divers brought up The Conception fire, since it was a fairly new tragedy, which the crew absolutely knew about and discussed with us.

 

[Wookie]

Uhm.. You can also have several shifts each night, so that they would still be able to perform other Jobs during day time.

IMO and many flag states do not allow any crewmember to be on duty any more than 12 hours in any 24. Take it from an operator, when dive operations are on from 7 AM to 9 PM, it's really hard to get proper crew rest. Add a 2 hour sounding and security watch to that and you're really pressing the crew rest issue.

 

[Schwob]

Yes there is a reason this has to be done legally and thru the correct channels to get justice. I can’t put things in the open at the moment. Need to protect my legal position as well. I would like to get in touch with the family of the departed and their lawyers and give them the plethora of information I have on Aggressors disregard for safety and diligence.

I (just) sent you a PM to explain why your contact tactics, doing so publically but anonymously are flawed and perceived as suspicious - at least by some, including me. In a PM you should be able to reveal your identity and intent. If not, then, we'll good luck! I would not reply in that case.

 

[Dan]

I much prefer a dedicated, waterproof light. My little torch is quite bright and can thus be seen from a respectable distance, and has a three hour burn time. I perceive its value to be greater as a means for me to be found on the surface at night as opposed to using it to help navigate aboard a blacked-out vessel. Mine has a bolt snap attached so I can clip it to my ditch bag, a line/lanyard, or other location as the need arises. I keep my bag sealed and ready to make a hasty exit, and I don’t wish to open it to retrieve anything until I’m safely out of the water.

I just bought this keychain dive light waterproof to 190’ (58m) for $6 in Amazon. I figure that I can key chain it to the dry pouch.

 

[scubapups]

Some of the things I learnt from this accident so far are:
1. To bring along a small dry pouch with string to hang it around my neck, containing my iPhone, a credit card and passport, put the pouch next to me during napping / sleeping in the cabin.
2. To bring along portable smoke detector in addition to the CO detector and turn them on during the night.
3. To remember where the life jacket is located inside the cabin and how to reach for it in the dark.
4. To locate emergency hatch and try to open it once after emergency briefing.

Any other things / actions I should add?

Yes, you need a waterproof flashlight/dive light. The survivors of the Belize tragedy had one. You can use it to see the exit and signal for help.

 

[Scott from LongIsland]

I just bought this keychain dive light waterproof to 190’ (58m) for $6 in Amazon. I figure that I can key chain it to the dry pouch.

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After reading the book about the Dancer I always keep a flashlight on the doorknob of my room. A lanyard works well and will keep it on your wrist if necessary.

I have to say though, I am not sure I would potentially trust my life with a $6 light. Just saying. I have had lights fail on me that cost way more than $6.

I have one of these...it's tiny and works well. super bright for it's size. Also a longer burn time than a cheap light.

Bigblue AL450WM Wide Beam 450 Lumens LED Light, Tail Switch

 

[nm7sp]

I was on the Red Sea Aggressor 1 three weeks prior to this tragedy and during the Safety Briefing our group of divers brought up The Conception fire, since it was a fairly new tragedy, which the crew absolutely knew about and discussed with us.

Hi, many thanks for your report.

I assume that your discussions with them were about smoke alarms etc. and escape procedures.
Did they mention anything about a night watch and do you know whether they did (or did not) have a night watch?

Cheers
Nick

 

[Scoooter961]

See attached statement from Aggressor........