"ACX Crystal had made a sharp turn shortly before the collision." Actually I agree with that the investigation is not complete. This article actually has the tracks of the ship at the bottom of the article. Interesting scenario... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...erald-involved-collision-merchant-vessel.html
Here is an ABC News video that provides further information... http://abcnews.go.com/US/navy-destroyers-deadly-collision-container-ship-japan/story?id=48131357 --- The below taken from another forum --- The collision happened at point A. One report had both vessels heading ENE, so that slight jog to the north prior to point A would explain the damage to Crystal's port side, and Fitzgerald's starboard. From A to B would be where Crystal assessed what happened and conducted muster, damage control, etc. At point B they returned to course consistent with their base course to keep in known water and point C is where they turned around to investigate the other ship and provide any assistance, if needed. Point D, a return to Point A, is where they stopped at the initial collision point to investigate the Fitzgerald. (Note: Confirmation that the Fitzgerald waved off the Crystal when they returned.) And D through E is their departure from the scene, en route safe harbor. But that track from point B to D is precisely what I would expect a lumbering vessel to do if they just had a collision and returned to the scene to investigate and/or assist. Anyway, we'll know soon enough what happened, right down to the minute.
It doesn't matter who fault it was. Captains career is over, because while this may not be how the Navy operates it is how REAL LIFE punishes
And based on the current information we have it is well justified that the Captain's career is over IMO.
That may very well be. All I was saying is how about we wait until the investigation is over before passing judgment.
I will let the investigation pass judgement. I am just expressing my opinion based on the available information -- all the more valuable since I have some level of expertise in maritime matters.
I worked on a lobster boat in Long Island as a teen. I have been a sailing instructor, and I was a crew member on J-35 boats in races out of Stamford, CT. I have always had an interest in nautical matters.
Might have been a deliberate attempt to sink the navy ship, by one of the Philipino crew of the cargo ship. Will be interesting to see the final report.