The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended enhanced marine vessel firefighting training for land-based firefighters following the fatal fire aboard the roll-on/roll-off vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio in Newark, N.J. The investigation revealed safety gaps, including inadequate training, improper equipment use, and ineffective fire containment measures, leading to recommendations for improved safety protocols, training, and vessel modifications.

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