Ocean Safety chief placed on administrative leave, city says

Honolulu Star-Advertiser— John Titchen, Honolulu’s Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services Division chief since 2018, has been placed on administrative leave Tuesday, city officials said.

KHON2—Honolulu Ocean Safety Chief suspended without pay pending investigation. Honolulu Ocean Safety Division’s Chief, John Titchen, has been put on administrative leave pending an investigation according to the City.

The Guardian—Baltimore bridge collapse: city says ship was ‘unseaworthy’ before leaving port. Baltimore has sued operator and owner of the Dali container ship, saying it had ‘an incompetent crew’ and ignored warningsThe city of Baltimore has sued the owner and operator of the Dali container ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, saying it had “an incompetent crew” and set sail despite receiving warnings.According to a court document filed on Monday, city officials say the ship’s parent company, Grace Ocean Private Ltd, and its operator, Synergy Marine Group, were...

KHON2—City Council discusses Mayor’s proposal for new Ocean Safety Department. HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Honolulu City Council is taking up Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi's proposal to create a new Ocean Safety Department. This comes as the City Council has received both strong opposition and support on how the department should be stood up. The Honolulu City Council Committee on Housing, Sustainability and Health discussed resolutions []