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I stand corrected. It appears tge ship had been loaded in Baltimore and was on the way out, so the photo is looking North. Not that it really matters.
 
Several of us have been discussing the fact that there were no tugs on the vessel. Someone said (no idea if they're right) that they guide ships coming in with tugs, but they leave under their own power. Bet there's some new rules after this.
Not sure. I figure the investigators will sort it out. I’m curious about the Pilot.
 
Several of us have been discussing the fact that there were no tugs on the vessel. Someone said (no idea if they're right) that they guide ships coming in with tugs, but they leave under their own power. Bet there's some new rules after this.
The tugs are just used for tight maneuvering, turning around and pushing /pulling on and off of the dock. When departing, once the ship is pointed the right way in a wide enough channel with no further tight maneuvering the tugs are let go.
 
The tugs are just used for tight maneuvering, turning around and pushing /pulling on and off of the dock. When departing, once the ship is pointed the right way in a wide enough channel with no further tight maneuvering the tugs are let go.

According to this article it's up to the discretion of the Pilot on the boat when the Tugs are released. Could Key Bridge crash have been avoided if ship had tugboat guides? From the article it appears there are ships that are escorted past the bridge, but in this case the Pilot released them just prior to the accident. With the loss of life and destruction, I'm sure investigators will go over the Pilot's decision closely, as well as when and who first became aware of mechanical issues.
 
According to this article it's up to the discretion of the Pilot on the boat when the Tugs are released. Could Key Bridge crash have been avoided if ship had tugboat guides? From the article it appears there are ships that are escorted past the bridge, but in this case the Pilot released them just prior to the accident. With the loss of life and destruction, I'm sure investigators will go over the Pilot's decision closely, as well as when and who first became aware of mechanical issues.

Sounds like the DOT or whoever sets the standards will need to rethink their rules and have all these large tankers escorted in and out past these type of bridges. The bridge I drive on to get into Boston doesn’t really see that type of water traffic because it is not between the harbor and the open ocean. Still makes me nervous every time I take it. But not as nervous as the tunnels!!
 
Daughter made me a Tshirt for my birthday. She took photos I made of the pups off of my Facebook page
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