The Coast Guard has announced plans for some new safety rules in the wake of the September 2019 dive boat fire in the Channel Islands which killed 34 people.
The cause was never definitively determined, but it was believed to have been electrical in nature.
The new Coast Guard rules include enforcing mandatory roving watches by crew members, adding smoke alarms and improving emergency exits.
They also call for emergency escape drills for passengers, better crew training, and guidance on how to handle potentially flammable rechargeable batteries.
The boat’s captain is facing criminal charges in connection with the deadly disaster.
