Wild Blue
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The Celebrity Infinity smashed into City Float cruise ship dock here in Ketchikan today. We were almost too close. See m/v WILD BLUE Cruising Blog for photos and our take on it.
Alex
Alex
My son, who lives in Ketchikan told me about it, and said that they have hadf a gale warning all day.
He said the wind was really whipping around today. Could be a factor.
Comforting to know that experts can mess up too.
About 90 seconds before the crash the lady says " Why are those people running?" Experience!
And BTW, does a Pilot actually operate the boat, or do they guide the crew?
When the tanker ran into the Bay Bridge several years ago, it was being driven by its not too competent pilot and the captain was talking on the phone:
Pilot in Bay Bridge tanker collision has license suspended for 'misconduct' - San Jose Mercury News
Obviously the Pilot's License is the only one the Pilot Board can handle, but I'd hold the Captain even more at fault. The Pilot made a serious mistake. The Captain wasn't even paying attention, just ignoring his responsibility. Reminds one a bit of the captain of the Concordia.
I can't imagine that having a Pilot on board in any way relieves the Captain of ultimate responsibility for his ship.
the ships owners are much more involved in these days of sat phones.
Love to read Sailor of Fortune's take.