Richard in Panama Posted November 20, 2012 #1 Share Posted November 20, 2012 The pilot loses control of a 57,000 deadweight bulk carrier [built 2012 estimated $24.5 Million value] which comes within about a meter of taking out the rail/automobile bridge crossing the Chagres River. Due to the efforts by the tug boat/captain and the vessel’s crew dropping the anchor (see splash) they were able to just barely divert a serious accident. Go ahead – click the picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgados129 Posted November 20, 2012 #2 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Amazing!!!! Here's a write-up on the incident: http://maritimesecurity.asia/free-2/maritime-security-asia/flawless-crew-work-saves-bulk-carrier-from-disaster-video/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted November 20, 2012 #3 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Excellent video!! Looks like, late in the video, both anchors are down. Then there is the camera person, standing on the end of the bridge almost struck. Wonder if he would have been tossed around a bit by the collision, had it happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moggyhill Posted November 20, 2012 #4 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I wonder if this was Captain Schettino at the helm?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted November 20, 2012 #5 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I wonder if this was Captain Schettino at the helm?????? I would guess, based upon Richard in Panama's statement "the pilot lost control" would mean a loss of power and steerage, a mechanical problem and always serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted November 21, 2012 #6 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Great vid..... A few folks really dodged a bullet on that one:eek:! Love to find out the particulars..... I would think engine, steering failure are the most likely suspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted November 21, 2012 #7 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Thanks so much for posting. Very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted November 21, 2012 #8 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Unbelievable! Thanks for the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'tex Posted November 21, 2012 #9 Share Posted November 21, 2012 the pilot loses control of a 57,000 deadweight bulk carrier [built 2012 estimated $24.5 million value] which comes within about a meter of taking out the rail/automobile bridge crossing the chagres river. Due to the efforts by the tug boat/captain and the vessel’s crew dropping the anchor (see splash) they were able to just barely divert a serious accident. go ahead – click the picture! wow!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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