[AlaskaErik]

This reminds me of the cowardly actions of the captain and other officers of the cruise ship Oceanos that sank off the coast of South Africa in the early 90's.

[MasterGunner01]

When Navy skippers run their ships aground, at least three courts martial are scheduled:

1. Captain — because he's got the sole responsibility for the safety of the ship and crew.
2. Officer of the Deck — because he was approved as capable of this duty by the captain.
3. Navigator — because he's supposed to keep the captain and OOD from running the ship aground.

Commercial vessels are no less strict. The fact remains that the captain of the vessel is ultimately responsible for the safety pf the ship and its passengers. I can predict that this captain's Master's License is going to be history and he will face criminal and civil penalties for his actions (or lack of them).

[MasterGunner01]

When Navy skippers run their ships aground, at least three courts martial are scheduled:

1. Captain — because he's got the sole responsibility for the safety of the ship and crew.
2. Officer of the Deck — because he was approved as capable of this duty by the captain.
3. Navigator — because he's supposed to keep the captain and OOD from running the ship aground.

Commercial vessels are no less strict. The fact remains that the captain of the vessel is ultimately responsible for the safety pf the ship and its passengers. I can predict that this captain's Master's License is going to be history and he will face criminal and civil penalties for his actions (or lack of them).