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Investigation report into demasting published
On July 7, 2023, the Coast Guard’s Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis published a report of investigation (ROI) to Marine Casualty Reports regarding the demasting of the 'Grace Bailey' in Penobscot Bay, Rockland, Maine resulting in the loss of life of one passenger and injuries to five other passengers on Oct 9, 2023. The Coast Guard Northeast District Commander convened a formal investigation into this tragedy. The investigation team compiled and issued nine safety recommendations and two administrative recommendations. A Commandant’s final action memorandum (FAM) detailing the Coast Guard response and actions on each recommendation is included with the ROI.
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