I read one account where port authorities indicated the pilot radioed loss of control, lost the mains, emergency diesel was started, he ordered port anchor drop, but they couldn't get propulsion back in time to avoid the collision.

The real investigation is why did they lose the mains during maneuvering in a narrow channel under pilot pilotage.


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