This community note is generally inaccurate.

Citizen Watch Report ^

[davikkm]

Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs), also known as “black boxes” for ships, are designed to record various data related to the operation of the vessel, including ship instrument data, audio recordings from the bridge, and other relevant information.

However, the specific capabilities and requirements of VDRs may vary depending on the regulations and standards set by maritime authorities such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

[txlurker]

Why?

[Jonty30]

Don’t forget the age of ship is going to affect the recording equipment and what they can capture.

[Newtoidaho]

Questions on my mind.
1. Why/how did the ship lose power, especially so close to where it loaded?
2. Why were they not using tugboats?

[Carriage Hill]

Unless it was upgraded and retrofitted... but probably unlikely.

[BikerJoe]

1. Why/how did the ship lose power, especially so close to where it loaded?

I saw a report that the same power problems had been occurring the whole time it was docked, so the real question to me is, Who thought it was safe to take out to sea?

[ChildOfThe60s]

I believe that the bridge shouldn’t have been there in the first place considering the amount and type of traffic in the port. It did not belong, too much risk.