[hanamizu]

I still do not understand why the ship turned into the bridge when it was drifting past.

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Not a mariner, but I’ve paid attention to mariners who have tried to explain what happened. The ship lost power and was drifting. There was wind to the ship’s starboard side. The wall of containers acted as a sail pushing the ship into the bridge.

[Paul R.]

Attempting to back down @ full reverse may have played a large role too. IF that’s what happened - I’ve not seen anything from NTSB today, yet. (Have been doing chores and “honey do’s” [more like just “DO!] all day, so far.) A good question is whether the pilot or captain ever attempted or tried in a simulator such an emergency maneuver with this size ship?

[Paul R.]

I should add, we also don’t know about any lateral currents at the time.