I was a US Civilian Mariner (aka merchant marine) for 16 years or so and a licensed officer for the last 4 years. I recently changed professions due to a welcome addition to my family that I can't bear to leave for months at a time! I'm not here to tell you the Ever Given situation isn't meaningful, I think it is. What I can do is tell you what it's like to live and work in the industry, share my training and experience with large ocean going vessels. Basically I'd like to help dispel nonsense so we can all get to the truth and look good doing it!
I just got off work and I'm starting my weekend, so I'll be back to answer any questions after a good sleep.
Not a chance in hell. Check the thread, I'll talkabout it more if necessary!
Yeah, maybe. I'm not buying that because ships move through the suez in convoys of... It's been a while... Iirc around 20. Everyone else was ok?
This is very plausible. The suez is small compared to that monster ship. Any brief steering problem, mechanical or human, could cause contact with the bankand after that... Shtf.