“The Clock Is Ticking”: Inside the Worst U.S. Maritime Disaster in Decades

[Capt_Phoenix]

@Frank_Pusatere

Please tell me, as the father of the Chief Engineer. Why wasn’t the Company,/on shore engineers, and other “Experts”. Aware of the lube Oul standard level.

Everyone was aware of the correct level. The engine manual that TOTE supplied to the NTSB says 27". Engineering logs show they kept the sump at the correct level.

@Kennebec_Captain

The operating instructions for the main engine lube oil system on board the El Faro state as follows: “When necessary, add lube oil from the storage settling tank to the sump via purifier to maintain a normal level at 27 inches. Record the amount added in the logbook.” (MBI Exhibit 384).