watchperson

But there is no elevator to the top of the cathedral, and a watchperson must still be able to climb the 153 steps that lead to the bell tower’s lodge.

The summary of alleged failures mirrors findings by the National Transportation Safety Board, which concluded that not having a roving watchperson, among other lapses, prevented crew members from detecting the fire in time to save the passengers.

The summary of failures in safety protocol aboard the Conception mirrors the findings of the National Transportation Safety Board, which earlier this year faulted the boat’s owner, Truth Aquatics, for failing to have effective oversight of the vessel and not having a roving watchperson that would have detected the blaze sooner, saving lives.