A Board of Inquiry established to investigate a maritime incident involving Seychelles Coast Guard officers held its oath-taking ceremony in the presence of President Dr Patrick Herminie, Vice-President Mr Sébastien Pillay, Chief of Staff Ms Jenifer Vel and Chief of Defence Forces Major General Michael Rosette. Justice Antony Fernando was sworn in as Chairperson, alongside Captain Robert Marie and Mr Ronny Matatiken as Commissioners, while Dr Simon Mutungi will serve as Secretary to the Board. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Mahé during an operation to scuttle an old dhow, in which one officer was rescued and two others remain missing at sea. The Board is mandated to examine the cause of the incident, the circumstances leading up to it, how the operation was conducted, and the adequacy of the safety protocols and procedures in place.
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