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Ship Pilot Charged in San Francisco Oil Spill

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The pilot of a ship that spilled thousands of gallons of oil into San Francisco Bay last November was charged by federal prosecutors Monday with criminal negligence and breaking environmental laws. (March 17)

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  • First of all, it is very sad this had happened to any major city across the world. Therefore I don't mean to comment political incorrectness on this video. However, SF needed a major wake up call. The reason is, SF tends to feel that nothing can ever happen in their city. Whether if it is a major freak accident, natural catastrophy, terrorist attack, etc. Trust me, I used to live in SF. Glad I left!

  • Techklec, unfortunatly the PILOT only comes aboard to help guide the ship into a certain area. The reason he does this and not the captain is because he is supposed to be intimately familiar with the port/bay. He is responsible for the ship and where it goes.

  • I think philippine oil spill is so bad than this...

  • thedude... Because he killed some birds. Had he killed human fetus' then San Francisco would have given him awards.

  • Why cant someone just make a mistake anymore. That guy didnt want to crash his ship.

  • This could have easily been caused by a mechanical failure or equipment malfunction. Oil company is quick to blame the pilot and get the charges filed before the investigation is completed. This stinks to high heaven.

  • Oh, I see...Thank you. Well, then, this guy was the PILOT and not the ships' CAPTAIN. He would have been more familiar of the navigation hazards in the bay.

  • Blunt force from crashing into the pier openned the container.....by ripping it. Oil poured out through the gaping hole. I'm surprised that more didn't spill. I'm also surprised by the "auto harp master" video. Two tragedies....hopefully no charges will be filed in the auto harp case.

  • Ok, fine. But who opened the valve and why?

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