NTSB TO MEET ON FINAL REPORT OF CAPSIZING OF CHARTER FISHING VESSEL TAKI-TOOO IN OREGON

The sole item on the agenda is a final report on the capsizing of the charter fishing vessel Taki-Tooo off the coast of Oregon on June 14, 2003. Of the 19 persons aboard, 11 lost their lives.

There will be a riser to accommodate television cameras. A mult box will provide room sound for television and radio. The room is lighted for television.

A live and archived webcast of the proceedings will be available on the Board's website at www.ntsb.gov. Technical support details are available under "Board Meetings." To report any problems, please call 703-993-3100 and ask for Webcast Technical Support.

A summary of the Board's final report, which will include findings, probable cause and safety recommendations, will appear on the web site shortly after the conclusion of the meeting. The entire report will appear on the web site several weeks later.

Directions to Board Room: Front door located on Lower 10th Street, directly below L'Enfant Plaza. From Metro, exit L'Enfant Plaza station at 9th and D Streets escalator, walk through shopping mall, at CVS store take escalator down one level. Board room will be to your left.

NTSB Media Contact: Ted Lopatkiewicz
(202) 314-6100
lopatt@ntsb.gov