Lack of communication, translation lapse cited in US-flag collision

摘要

The U.S.-flagged containership St. Louis Express was outbound from Antwerp, Belgium on the Scheldt River when it collided with Hammersmith Bridge, a much larger cargo ship sailing inbound. Nobody was hurt, but the incident caused damage that exceeded $500,000. National Transportation Safety Board investigators identified several communication lapses leading to the collision, which occurred at 0549 on Feb. 22,2015.