[Ol' Dan Tucker]

It’s all moot because there was no freaking watch.

Upon further reflection I considered a few points. We now know, there was no watch.

Is this a Truth Aquatics policy?

If not, did the Captain order a watch?

If so, did the crewman on watch shirk his duties?

All of these are pertinent questions with no answers forthcoming in the news media.

I can see where the chain of command could have failed.

[atc23]

I heard on Day 1 that there was no watch as opposed to, yes, of course there was a watch and the watchstander fell asleep or whatever. Not having a watch cannot be Truth Aquatics policy because Coast Guard regulations specifically state that there must be 24 hour watch while at anchor with passengers aboard.

At least two people are going to be charged with manslaughter - believe that. Someone’s going to prison