Reference Crown Princess
You might think that would be a help, knowing starboard from
port wouldn't ya?
It's not funny but it is amazing when you read how these
accidents occur.
http://www.ntsb.gov/Pressrel/2007/071212.html
By RON WORD, Associated Press Writer
see entire article on AP site etc
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A second officer may have turned off auto
pilot on a cruise ship causing the vessel to tilt at sea last year, injuring
227 passengers and 57 crew members, according to transcripts released Friday
by transportation officials.
in part
I switched the system off of NACOS (auto pilot) into hand
steering and then I took the wheel myself," Stratford said. "I turned the
wheel to port, which was my mistake. I meant to go to starboard with the
ship sheering off to port. I need to go to starboard, but I went to port."
George in NY
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