Deckhand asleep at helm causes $6M collision, NTSB highlights fatigue management, alert systems.
A deckhand on the towing vessel Cindy B fell asleep at the helm, causing a collision with the Port Westward Beaver Dock near Clatskanie, Oregon, on November 12, 2023. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that fatigue from transitioning to night shifts contributed to the incident, resulting in $6 million in damages. The NTSB emphasized the need for better fatigue management and effective pilothouse alert systems to prevent similar accidents.
October 08, 2024
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