The goal of the Marine Board is to identify the causal events of the casualty and provide recommendations to prevent or mitigate future casualties. The board heard testimony from Capt. Steve Slotvig, David Hull, Steve Harris and Cristobal Galeana. Today's testimony will help to establish conditions aboard the Alaska Ranger prior to its sinking. Capt. Steve Slotvig commanded the Alaska Ranger for two years before leaving the vessel in March to captain the Alaska Patriot for the Fishing Company of . Capt. Slotvig testified to training procedures and operations during his tenure as ship's master. He stated his crew staged regular training aboard the vessel and he was confident everybody knew what to do in an emergency. Capt.