Adjunct Professor Lawrence Brennan was quoted in a WGAL article about the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro.
Larry Brennan, a professor of maritime law at Fordham Law School and a retired U.S. Navy captain, said the NTSB’s recommendations are taken seriously, and could create a safer working environment for mariners in the future. For example, the board could call for the removal of the safety exemption that allowed the El Faro to legally use old lifeboats.
“No one should use open boats in rough weather, or any weather,” Brennan said. “If the NTSB takes an aggressive course, they may be able to effectively change regulations and policies that will enhance safety at sea.”