NTSB: Tanker was traveling too fast before striking Maryland pier

摘要

Federal investigators say a tanker that caused $2 million in damage to a pier in Baltimore Harbor was traveling too fast while attempting a sharp dogleg turn. The 477-foot Wawasan Ruby was operating under the guidance of a pilot and a master as it prepared for a 70° turn into Curtis Creek at about 1230 on Aug. 25, 2012, according a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident report. Investigators say the ship was traveling at nearly 10 knots just before making the turn - roughly twice as fast as other ships that recendy tran- sited the same route.