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Anse Cochon inquiry raises questions about collision response and protocols

10 November 2026
This content originally appeared on St. Lucia Times.
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Monday’s sessions of the ongoing commission of inquiry into the July 18 Anse Cochon boat collision offered insight into the rescue operations deployed after the incident and the investigations that followed. While rescue efforts resulted in the recovery of the victims, statements made during the inquiry raised questions about whether standard operating procedures (SOPs) exist for events of that magnitude, and how effectively the responding maritime agencies coordinated.