Ntsb Asks Academies To Teach Lessons Of Grounding Involving New Third Mate

摘要

The National Transportation Safe-ty Board (NTSB) has urged the nation's maritime academies to teach cadets the lessons of the 2007 grounding of the cruise ship Empress of the North.rnIn February 2009, the NTSB issued a safety recommendation to six maritime academies and the Passenger Vessel Association. The statement addresses "the need for maritime academy cadets to understand their responsibilities as licensed officers when theyrnassume their first navigation watch as professional mariners." On May 14, 2007, the 360-foot Empress of the North, operated by Majestic America Line, grounded in southeastern Alaska. A newly licensed and recendy hired officer assigned on watch was unfamiliar with the route, the vessel's handling characteristics and the equipment on the bridge.