Updated Witness List - August 25, 2010
As of 11:45 a.m. CDT, August 25
The purpose of this joint investigation is to develop conclusions and recommendations as they relate to the Deepwater Horizon MODU explosion and loss of life on April 20, 2010. The facts collected at this hearing, along with the lead investigators' conclusions and recommendations will be forwarded to Coast Guard Headquarters and BOEM for approval. Once approved, the final investigative report will be made available to the public and the media. No analysis or conclusions will be presented during the hearing.
The following is a list of witnesses who will be questioned during this FACT-FINDING joint investigation.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010:
1. Vincent Tabler, Halliburton, cementer
2. Harry Thierens, BP, vice president for drilling and completions
3. Mark Hay, Transocean, subsea supervisor
4. Billy Stringfellow, Transocean, subsea superintendent
Previous scheduled:
1. Jimmy Moore, Transocean, designated person (may be rescheduled during another session)
2. Wyman Wheeler, Transocean, tool pusher (rescheduled to appear Friday, Aug. 27)
3. Joseph Keith, Sperry Sun, mud logger (rescheduled to appear Friday, Aug. 27)
4. Pat O'Bryan, BP, vice president drilling and completions, Gulf of Mexico, Deepwater (rescheduled to appear Thursday, Aug. 26)
5. Johnathon Keeton, Transocean, former rig manager (rescheduled to appear Thursday, Aug. 26)
6. Ian Little, BP, Gulf of Mexico E&A wells manager (rescheduled to appear Thursday, Aug. 26)
7. Ray Odenwald, Transocean, subsea supervisor (scheduling issues, potential to reschedule for another session)
8. Jim McWhorter, Transocean, subsea supervisor (scheduling issues, potential to reschedule for another session)
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