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otnmbrd wrote:

The problem with running out the anchors in this particular case,
immediately after the grounding, was SAFELY getting to them and working
them with a small boat in the given sea conditions and considering all
else that is going on regarding passenger and crew safety with the close
proximity of the breakwater.
There will be much "Monday Morning Quaterbacking" about this. In time
some viable options may/will arise, but the most important
considerations are that passengers, crew and vessel are all saved.

otn

I think that it will be very interesting to see what the Marine Safety
Officer will conclude from the investigation of this grounding. I
suspect that the Master is going to have to hire a pile of GOOD Sea
Lawyers, just to keep his license from being suspended, or revoked.
Looks to me like a case of very Poor Seamanship, and navigation.
For a Small Passenger Ship to get itself in such a situation, shows
how much there is a need for better testing for a Masters License.


Me