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Ocean Ranger probes urge better rig design and training
The National Transportation Safety Board concluded the Ocean Ranger disaster near Newfoundland, which killed 84, with 62 lost at sea, resulted from a wet electrical system causing ballast valve failures. It urged improved rig design and enhanced crew training and authority at sea.
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National Transportation Safety Board
Safety Board
North Atlantic
Jim Burnett
Ocean Drilling Exploration Co
Ocean Ranger
al Spindler
Spindler
Ocean Drilling
Mobil Oil of Canada Ltd
U.S. Coast Guard