Owner of Express Shuttle II, Paradise of Port RicheyOwner of Express Shuttle II, Paradise of Port Richey

Vessel DescriptionVessel Description

• Small passenger vessel

• 149 passenger capacity

• 3 crewmembers

• 65 feet long

• 22 feet wide

• 2 800-HP diesel engines

Typical Route of Express Shuttle IITypical Route of Express Shuttle II

Planned Route of Express Shuttle II on Day of AccidentPlanned Route of Express Shuttle II on Day of Accident

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marina

Express Shuttle II Position 100 Yards from ShoreExpress Shuttle II Position 100 Yards from Shore

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Office of Marine Safety

Emergency ResponseEmergency Response

Emergency RespondersEmergency Responders

Copyright Mark L. Smith

Crew Response to the FireCrew Response to the Fire

Engineroom hatch

Starboard engine hatch CO2 valve

Previous Recommendation Port Imperial Manhattan FirePrevious Recommendation Port Imperial Manhattan Fire• M-02-09: Establish firefighting training

for crewmembers on board small passenger vessels in commuter and ferry service

Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 1-91Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 1-91

M-02-10: Revise Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 1-91 so that it provides more in-depth guidance in training and drills for firefighting on board small passenger vessels