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April 05, 2018, 10:36:44 AM
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GoneFission

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The Loss of the El Faro - read this!
« on: April 05, 2018, 10:36:44 AM »
Great article from Vanity Fair about the El Faro loss - this is a must read for anybody who goes out on big water - oceans, Great Lakes, etc. It's never just one thing that leads to tragedy - it's a combination of overconfidence, equipment problems, unexpected weather, and an unwillingness to adapt to changing conditions. All Captains and Sailors should read this:

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/04/inside-el-faro-the-worst-us-maritime-disaster-in-decades 

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April 06, 2018, 02:35:47 AM
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Re: The Loss of the El Faro - read this!
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2018, 02:35:47 AM »
Damn. That was one of the most stressful reads I have come across in a very long time. Strong message though.

 

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