Cali Dive Boat tragedy

[billyk]

Jesus. So the boat owners file a lawsuit that asserts their total liability is limited to the value of the remains of the boat - essentially $0.

A little too soon?

[Cono Este]

Even if it was lithium batteries, it still seems that the galley must have been full of combustible materials to go up like that. So what was the galley made of, wood and textiles?


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Life jackets in compartments under the bench where all the recharging equipment sat on top of.

Apparently there were outlets below, but people were not supposed to use them.

I’ve also read some criticism about the positioning ventilation fan for the bunk room.

[east or bust]

^^^Lawyers... hell of a drug

[abraham]

I wouldn't have had any idea what to do except call for help from an attendant. Maybe we should do something about this.

But yeah, probably too soon.

I've noticed these are actually the instructions they've added to the safety briefing. Not sure when it was added, but I think it was within the last year or two.

[zion zig zag]

Again, Lithium batteries do not need a class D extinguisher. ABC is all you need.


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[supermodel159]

Jesus. So the boat owners file a lawsuit that asserts their total liability is limited to the value of the remains of the boat - essentially $0.

A little too soon?

From a legal standpoint, no, not too soon.

[ACH]

From a legal standpoint, no, not too soon.

Sadly, this is the world we live in today.

[Danno]

From a legal standpoint, no, not too soon.

Based on this article, I agree.

[iceman]

Again, Lithium batteries do not need a class D extinguisher. ABC is all you need.

Good to know. If you said it before I didn't see it, sorry.

[SumJongGuy]

Jesus. So the boat owners file a lawsuit that asserts their total liability is limited to the value of the remains of the boat - essentially $0.

A little too soon?

Who are they suing? I thought a law suit had to be against someone or something. Sounds more like some kind of liability motion. What sucks about this is that whenever there is tragedy, lots of people get sued and lose even when they're really not at fault for what happened.

[billyk]

Based on this article, I agree.

Agree it is the smart thing to do, legally. Just seems highly distasteful. One story said it forces the victims families to respond within 6 months. That’s before the final report is scheduled to be released.

[neufox47]

Agree it is the smart thing to do, legally. Just seems highly distasteful. One story said it forces the victims families to respond within 6 months. That’s before the final report is scheduled to be released.

Also sets the venue as federal court. I’m no attorney but it seems like the victims would have been better off if they had filed first in California.

[Cono Este]

I think this owners popularity in the community just took a nose dive.

Have not even buried anyone yet.

[supermodel159]

^^ It certainly did not. There has a been large outpouring of support for the family who owns and operates Truth Aquatics. They have been, and will continue to be, an integral part of the Santa Barbara maritime community.

[Svengali]

FYI

Despite their name, lithium-ion batteries used in consumer products do not contain any actual lithium metal. Therefore, a Class D fire extinguisher is not to be used to fight a lithium-ion battery fire. Class D fire extinguishers, which contain dry powder, are intended for combustible metal fires only. Since lithium-ion batteries aren’t made with metallic lithium, a Class D dry powder extinguisher would not be effective.

So, what kind of fire extinguisher should you use in this scenario? Lithium-ion batteries are considered a Class B fire, so a standard ABC or BC dry chemical fire extinguisher should be used. Class B is the classification given to flammable liquids. Lithium-ion batteries contain liquid electrolytes that provide a conductive pathway, so the batteries receive a B fire classification.

[m2711c]

[Cono Este]

^^ It certainly did not. There has a been large outpouring of support for the family who owns and operates Truth Aquatics. They have been, and will continue to be, an integral part of the Santa Barbara maritime community.

Maybe under a different name.

[BFD]

FYI

Thanks where did you find that? I did not find thst when i wad googling. Too many boat fires this summer.

[wooley12]

I think this........



.

I think no one gives a fuck what you think. I think you should shut the fuck up about what you THINK. You sick fuck. Was I clear?

[ACH]

I think no one gives a fuck what you think. I think you should shut the fuck up about what you THINK. You sick fuck. Was I clear?

Woah...
Gin and tonic, amirite?

[wooley12]

What's tonic?

[Cono Este]

I think no one gives a fuck what you think. I think you should shut the fuck up about what you THINK. You sick fuck. Was I clear?

Save that language for your wife, or kids.

[neufox47]

I think this owners popularity in the community just took a nose dive.

Have not even buried anyone yet.

That move was likely initiated by the insurance company that holds the liability policy.

[RockChalk]

Oh man...NTSB finds all 6 crew asleep when blaze started.

[Game Over]

^is that criminal?