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The boat had a collision avoidance radar which had been non-functional for over a year because Exxon wouldn't spend the money to maintain it.

• jackfoxy 9y ago
  It collided with an underwater reef.
  • opencl 9y ago
    There was an above-water radar reflector in place specifically so shipboard radar could warn of an impending collision with the reef.
    • jackfoxy 8y ago
      ...and an inexperienced 3rd mate was alone on the bridge.