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Always? Even when under controlled areas of water like a Canal? Also, the issue was not the safety and lawful operation of the vessel - the ship was safe, and
by ghshephard 11y ago
Always? Even when under controlled areas of water like a Canal?
Also, the issue was not the safety and lawful operation of the vessel - the ship was safe, and the captain was following the law by anchoring in the designated area.
- sandworm101 11y agoYes. Where a pilot has directed a ship into danger or illegality, it is the captain's responsibility to disobey. It's professional judgement. Obeying law A (mouring) doesn't grant any immunity from law B (not ripping up a reef). Responsibility comes in layers.
- valdiorn 11y agoWhat was the captain supposed to do; be so skeptical that he sent divers to the bottom of the ocean to check for possible coral reefs? you are unfairly pacing the burden and blame on the captain here.
- sandworm101 11y agoBlame on captain, burden is on the ship owner.
- pvaldes 11y agoThat coral reef was exactly in the same point since the last 800 years. It is supossed that a such expensive yacht would exit the factory including a decent updated map at least. Or maybe with several complex electronic devices able to scan the sea bottom that are common in this century and can be found even in much smaller boats. If not, maybe a quick look at google maps at least could have helped. Divers are optional.
- pm24601 11y agoThe buck stops with the captain. Fairness has nothing to do with it. It is the captain's job to train his crew and keep his ship safe -- no matter what.