Posted on Feb 22, 2023
Coast Guard Relieves Commander Following Deadly Collision
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The Coast Guard has relieved a commander involved in a deadly accident last August off Puerto Rico.
Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Williamsz was relieved Friday as commanding officer of the fast response cutter Winslow Griesser for "loss of confidence in Williamsz's ability to effectively command the cutter," according to a press release issued Friday evening.
On Aug. 8, the 154-foot Winslow Griesser collided with a 23-foot fishing vessel, Desakata, in the waters off Dorado, Puerto Rico.
Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Williamsz was relieved Friday as commanding officer of the fast response cutter Winslow Griesser for "loss of confidence in Williamsz's ability to effectively command the cutter," according to a press release issued Friday evening.
On Aug. 8, the 154-foot Winslow Griesser collided with a 23-foot fishing vessel, Desakata, in the waters off Dorado, Puerto Rico.
Coast Guard Relieves Commander Following Deadly Collision
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NTSB found the Officer of the Deck hadn't had a lot of sleep prior to the collision. The skipper is responsible for everything his ship and crew does or does not do. We all know this when we take command.
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Basic rule of an Afloat Command; the Old Man is always at fault regardless of who is actually at fault.
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The commanding officer has the ultimate responsibility for the safe navigation and safety of his vessel and crew. The word ultimate is the operative.
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