Ive been out of the Maritime Industry for a long time but heres my best guess. There was a Chesapeake Bay Pilot on that ship when it strayed from the shipping channel. It probably had a mechanical failure that affected the steering. In NY Harbor that ship would be escorted by 2 tug boats to prevent an accident like this.
Ive been out of the Maritime Industry for a long time but heres my best guess. There was a Chesapeake Bay Pilot on that ship when it strayed from the shipping channel. It probably had a mechanical failure that affected the steering. In NY Harbor that ship would be escorted by 2 tug boats to prevent an accident like this.
I definitely agree, I've watched them do it in NYC many times.
I definitely agree, I've watched them do it in NYC many times.
So a diversity hire?
So a diversity hire?
Traditionally Ship Pilot positions are passed from father to son or at least kept in the family. Its a very lucrative and rarified position to hold. They dont just let any asshole into the club.
Traditionally Ship Pilot positions are passed from father to son or at least kept in the family. Its a very lucrative and rarified position to hold. They dont just let any asshole into the club.
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