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Investigation of Deepwater Horizon Explosion
Jul 20, 2010
Survivors of the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion testified before the joint Coast Guard and Bureau of Energy Management Commission.
Co-Chairs: David Dykes, BOEMRE, and Captain Hung Nguyen, .. Read More
Co-Chairs: David Dykes, BOEMRE, and Captain Hung Nguyen, .. Read More
Survivors of the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion testified before the joint Coast Guard and Bureau of Energy Management Commission.
Co-Chairs: David Dykes, BOEMRE, and Captain Hung Nguyen, USCG
WITNESSES:
1. Stephen Bertone - Transocean, Chief Engineer, providing status and proper maintenance of generators and electrical distribution system.
2. Lance John - Weatherford, Rig System Specialist, providing information on the casing running and the presence of ruptured disks in the 16" casing string.
3. Leo Linder - MI-Swaco, Drilling Fluid Specialist, providing information on the displacement path from the riser to Deepwater Horizon MODU.
4. Wyman Wheeler - Transocean, Toolpusher, providing recollection of incident aboard Deepwater Horizon.
5. Tyrone Benton - Oceaneering, ROV Technician, providing information on the leaks associated with BOP stack.
The third session of hearings will focus on the "how" and the "why" (which might also be considered the "technical verification" phase)
The purpose of this joint investigation is to develop conclusions and recommendations as
they relate to the Deepwater Horizon MODU explosion and loss of life on April 20, 2010.
The facts collected at this hearing, along with the lead investigators' conclusions and
recommendations will be forwarded to Coast Guard Headquarters and MMS for approval.
Once approved, the final investigative report will be made available to the public and the
media. No analysis or conclusions will be presented during the hearing.
Witnesses
Co-Chairs: David Dykes, BOEMRE, and Captain Hung Nguyen, USCG
WITNESSES:
1. Stephen Bertone - Transocean, Chief Engineer, providing status and proper maintenance of generators and electrical distribution system.
2. Lance John - Weatherford, Rig System Specialist, providing information on the casing running and the presence of ruptured disks in the 16" casing string.
3. Leo Linder - MI-Swaco, Drilling Fluid Specialist, providing information on the displacement path from the riser to Deepwater Horizon MODU.
4. Wyman Wheeler - Transocean, Toolpusher, providing recollection of incident aboard Deepwater Horizon.
5. Tyrone Benton - Oceaneering, ROV Technician, providing information on the leaks associated with BOP stack.
The third session of hearings will focus on the "how" and the "why" (which might also be considered the "technical verification" phase)
The purpose of this joint investigation is to develop conclusions and recommendations as
they relate to the Deepwater Horizon MODU explosion and loss of life on April 20, 2010.
The facts collected at this hearing, along with the lead investigators' conclusions and
recommendations will be forwarded to Coast Guard Headquarters and MMS for approval.
Once approved, the final investigative report will be made available to the public and the
media. No analysis or conclusions will be presented during the hearing.
Witnesses