THE WORD ON THE DOCKS
A Return to Mechanical Throttles
In a report issued in August, the National Transportation Safety Board blamed the fatal collision between a U.S. Navy destroyer and an oil tanker on the Navy helm crew’s “perceived loss of steering” and serious training deficiencies. One of the Navy’s responses has been to reduce the amount of technology at the helm.
The incident happened Aug. 21, turned into the path of . The blow to killed 10 sailors, injured 48 and caused $100 million in damage.
