[image] ‘Out of control’ container ship prompts bridge closure, evacuation in South... An investigation is underway after a large container ship lost the ability to control its engines in Charleston Harbor, prompting a temporary closure of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. …

Mr Marine engineer In the early 2000’s when I first got my unrestricted pilots license the FLEX engine was fairly new. It did have a reputation for missed starts and we did need to treat the vessels so equipped with a bit of respect. From my own experience I did see quite a few missed starts

Some??? O come on , do not be so modest this time. I work with numbers. So during my 4 month contract I do several berthing ops .Docking/ undocking . And "I do " is an exageration as I am witnessing by more or less passive participation is more precise description. The continental pilot…

I guess we are speculating that the Pilot/Master did the right thing because it turned out fine. But playing Monday morning quarterbacks IMO is not appropriate until all the facts are known. The USCG report should be out hopefully shortly. To press or not to press the e-stop …… that is the questi…

BTW I also think the engineers could have taken control from the emergency engine side maneuvering while operating. If I remember correctly it entails moving up the fuel rack to the current position, move the telegraph to the match the bridge and engage the emergency for a bumpless transfer. And t…

THX. Positive things happen to positive thinkers :joy: and I am the one who is always looking for the pony. (see or hear old Ronald Reagan joke abt pony) :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

Interesting study/poster : poster_ship_wake.pdf (weather.gov) [image]

Not that I understand all of it, but interesting nevertheless.

[image] PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard presents Charleston Harbor Pilot with Public... Click on the blue hyperlinked headline above to view the full press release.CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard presented a Meritorious Public Service Award to Christopher Thornton with the Charleston …

Looks like the vessel is still rotting alongside. Anybody have any updates if she will be departing? Thanks.

MSC Michigan VII - Out of Control, Charleston - #70 by Kennebec_Captain - Maritime News

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