Must say Dr.Sal is quick like a lightning geting this topic to general public attention. I was just reading The Maritime Executive when a pop up msg showed on my screen that Dr.Sal is on air bringing this time …GOOD NEWS
(1842) Containership Loses Power Entering Tampa Bay | Pilot Utilized Tugs to Stop the Ship - YouTube
Boxship Malfunction Causes Brief Scare in Tampa Bay (maritime-executive.com)
Have examined several local( beyond the great pond) news joints and see that we have another hero pilot waiting for some medal to be pinned to his chest .
Mean time thought I knew the difference betw panamax, neopanamax, post poanamax having some hands on experience on some of them but looks to me i do not know shit abt those types . Never too late to learn sth.
Wonder if the booms where down or up before Tyndall approach to berth . 0.5 - 1.5 kts seems normal speed for this size and two tugs assisting seems SOP as per source material (Tampa Bay Ports Guide) hence scribblers efforts to enhance the drama seem a bit odd.
Think gen public should have the difference btw “loss of power " and " M/E mulfunction” explained in more detail .