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.
It seems that the insurance company would be pretty pissed off at the idea of a giant ship under their watch taking unnecessary risks to do a lawn job at the high school with that many other ships relatively close by.
Does this imply that the captain and crew are not likely to have done that on their own. Way risky.
Some outside influence perhaps? Or force?
Have we seen any other similar instances?
Thanks for sharing your time and experience.