gCaptain Article: Unattended Helm Results in $2 Million Towing Vessel Grounding on Mississippi River
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released findings on the grounding of the towing vessel City of Louisville, which occurred on July 29, 2023, on the Mississippi River near Thebes, Illinois. The incident happened after the pilot left the helm unattended, resulting in the vessel missing a critical course change, running aground, and causing $2 million in damages and a small oil spill. The NTSB highlighted the dangers of leaving the helm unattended and recommended strict adherence to pilothouse alerter system protocols to prevent similar incidents.
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Original Article from gCaptain | Article Author: Mike Schuler
gCaptain Article: Unattended Helm Results in $2 Million Towing Vessel Grounding on Mississippi River
