The following are a list of the board members who are part of the BOEM/USCG Marine Board of Investigation for the Deepwater Horizon MODU explosion. Bios of the co-chairs can be found here.

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.

1. Capt. Hung Nguyen, USCG  - co-chair

2. Mr. David Dykes, BOEM - co-chair

3. Mr. Ross Wheatley, USCG  

4. Mr. Jason Mathews, BOEM

5. Mr. John McCarroll, BOEM

6. Capt. Mark Higgins, USCG

7. Wayne Andersen - U.S. District Judge (Ret.)

8. Lt. Robert Butts, USCG - recorder