Ferry Captain Issued Subpoena
Photo credtit: Barbara H. As announced on Friday, October 17, 2003, the National Transportation Safety Board had scheduled an interview for today with the Captain of the Barberi. Although NTSB personnel have been working with attorneys for the Captain since Thursday in an effort to obtain his account of events, the Board has been advised that the Captain will not present himself to NTSB investigators today. Therefore, the Board has issued a subpoena for the Captain to appear before NTSB investigators and parties to the Board's investigation tomorrow.
Ferry Captain Pleads the Fifth
At 10 a.m. Island ferry, Andrew J. Transportation Safety Board. incriminate him. before Board investigators for an interview. the future," said NTSB Chairman Ellen G. Engleman. and pilot. deck hands, and 4 engineers. impact, and after the accident. observations of the approach to St. day of the accident. records of both the Captain and the pilot. but safety recommendations may be issued at any time. is gathered.
Court Orders Ferry Captain to Appear Before NTSB
Photo Credit: USCG Photo/Mike Hvozda The outside lower level of the Staten Island Ferry Andrew J. Barberi after it struck a pier killing ten people October 15, 2003. The Captain of the Ferry was ordered to appear before the NTSB. Gansas, the master of the M/V Andrew J. tomorrow for an NTSB interview. NTSB Chairman Ellen G. Engleman. pursuing safety and using every tool at our disposal. investigation. the Staten Island ferry, Andrew J. 70 others.
