My question is why weren’t tugs escorting the ship from the beginning, at least until it was clear of the bridge?
That was my question. It seems there are reports that tugs were involved in getting the ship on its way out of port but then the tugs returned to port. I have no idea what the facts really are.
I must’ve misread you. I saw a video on youtube that reported two tugs were escorting the Dali until it had established itself in the channel leaving the harbor. Then they were dismissed or allowed to end their duty. Fairly sure this is the one. 8 minutes.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N39w6aQFKSQ&pp=ygUNTVYgRGFsaSBUcmFjaw%3D%3D