22 February 2017
Cell phone use distracts captain resulting in ships collision
NTSB has issued investigation report regarding the collision of Bulk Carrier Aris T with Tank Barge WTC 3019, Towing Vessel Pedernales, and Shoreside Structures due to the failure of the pilot on the Aris T to take early and effective action to mitigate the risk presented by the developing upriver traffic situation, and the distraction of the captain from safety-critical navigational functions as a result of his cell phone use
