NTSB Press Release

National Transportation Safety Board
Office of Public Affairs

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NTSB LAUNCHES TEAM TO INVESTIGATE STATEN ISLAND FERRY ACCIDENT

May 8, 2010

The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a go-team to today's marine accident in Staten Island, New York.�At approximately 9:22 a.m., the Staten Island Ferry Andrew Barberi collided into the St. George terminal pier.�

NTSB Board Member Robert Sumwalt is accompanying the 7 member team and will serve as the on-scene spokesman.�Marine Investigator Eric Stolzenberg has been designated as the Investigator-in-Charge.�Terry Williams is the press officer accompanying the team.

The U.S. Coast Guard is participating in the investigation.

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NTSB Media Contacts:�
Terry N. Williams (on-scene): 202-557-1350�
williat@ntsb.gov

 

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent federal agency charged with determining the probable cause
of transportation accidents, promoting transportation safety, and assisting victims of transportation accidents and their families.