Able Seaman Richard: On March 21, I privately bought a desk lamp at the Port of Auckland, intending to use it for lighting while writing letters to my wife.
Second Officer Thurman: I saw Richard carrying the lamp back to the ship and remarked that its base was light, advising him to be careful not to knock it over when the ship rocked, but I did not interfere further.
Third Officer Patti: On the afternoon of March 21, when the ship departed the port, I found a problem with the life raft release mechanism, so I tied the life raft to the rack to secure it.
Able Seaman Davis: During the departure inspection, I found that the door closer in the crew quarters was damaged, so I bound the door shut with wire.
Second Engineer Antier: While inspecting the fire protection equipment, I noticed that the fire hydrant in the crew quarters was rusted. I thought we would reach the dock in a few days, so I decided to replace it then.
Captain McKean: At the time of departure, I was busy with work and did not review the safety inspection reports from the deck and engine departments.
Fitter Daniel: On the morning of March 23, the fire detectors in Richard's and Sule's rooms alarm continuously. Walter and I entered the room and found no flames, judging it to be a false alarm. We removed the detector and handed it to Whittman, requesting a replacement.
Fitter Walter: I am Walter.
First Engineer Whittman: I said I was busy with other tasks and would handle it in a moment.
Waiter Skoni: At 1:00 PM on March 23, I went to Richard's room to find him, but he was not there. I sat for a while and casually turned on his desk lamp.
First Officer Kemp: At 1:30 PM on March 23, I led Sule and Robert on a safety patrol. We did not enter Richard's and Sule's rooms, but I verbally reminded them to "check your rooms yourself."
Able Seaman Sule: I just smiled, did not enter the room, and followed behind Kemp.
Able Seaman Robert: I also did not enter the room and followed behind Sule.
