Originally Posted by
pizzaguy
I watched a video by pilot (ships pilot) yesterday where he reviewed the NTSBs report on the BB content. He said the indications are that a total electrical power failure happened, the way the BB is powered, it' has battery backup and kept recording voice and noises on the bridge, but not data. HE said this makes sense, as the recorder and mics are on battery backup but the sensors all over the ship are powered directly with no battery backup.
He went on to explain that many ships run their standby generators when in or near port, tho there is no law to do so. This ship didn't and he also thinks the emergency generator(s) may be a maintenance issue. He said the company will try to blame the crew, but if the emergency generator(s) were not available, the liability will be on the company.
According to him: CLEARLY, the standby-emergency generator(s) were not working. I don't see how the company can't be held liable in such a case.
I agree, seems the old saying about things like this, it isn't only one thing or another but a number of things that were not right, to finally catch up with itself. Things will trickle down through leaks and finger-pointing over the next few (possibly years) until something else takes over the news cycle (up until the NTSB and other regulatory divisions release their final reports).
One thing for sure, too many (NTSB media briefing on morning of day 2, and other speculators in the opinionated media) have already stated certain things were ruled out. Those who do the detailed investigations usually do not rule anything out until all the possibilities have been looked into in detail.
As is with any mega-millions lawsuit(s) (might even top a billion or two with the bridge), the deep pockets are always included. Everyone in or around the ship (owners, maintainers, operators) will be named as defendants, you can bet on it. Also, I would wager my 2 cents worth there will be criminal prosecutions down to the lowest swabby if they can make it stick. Best for the lowers who are charged, to get in line right away for a deal. My 2 cents worth.
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