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Comment by paddy_m

Youtube tracking analysis from a knowledgeable mariner.

He says that at about 1:24 AM the ship loses power (from video feed) while traveling 8.5 knots.

at 1:25.30 power is restored.

at 12:25.59 the ship shows smoke. The ship has already drifted in the channel. It is believed that at this time the ship applied full reverse power as evidenced by the black smoke. (My analysis: the ship drifted but hasn't turned in the channel, more of a translation)

By 1:26.45 the ship has obviously turned in the channel pointing at the pier. Full reverse would cause prop walk to change heading angle;

1:28.52 impact at 7.6 Knots. Camera says 1:28.52, AIS reports the ship still moving at 1:29:35

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N39w6aQFKSQ

parent paddy_m 2 years ago

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