MSC must also conduct a root-cause analysis of the circumstances relating to the hazardous conditions onboard the MSC Michigan VII. On June 5, 2024, the MSC Michigan VII departed from Charleston. He lied and said that the crew never adjusted the linkage rod and only a qualified technician would adjust the linkage rod. San Diego San Juan was asked again if anyone had ever adjusted the linkage rod and he falsely answered “no.” He also stated that the crew should never adjust the linkage rod and that only a technician should adjust the linkage rod.