Posted on Jun 23, 2017
Why The USS Fitzgerald Is At Fault, Part 2 - Questions And Answers – gCaptain
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Captain Konrad details the response to his first article, which blamed the Fitz. Again, he makes good points that I cannot argue with. He also outlines his intention (which he had from the beginning) to also write the Crystal is at fault version. He was simply so inundated with responses to the first that he took the time to respond to those responses and write this article. It's a good read with an industry insider's professional perspective. I'll link my post of the first article below.
Why The USS Fitzgerald Is At Fault, Part 2 - Questions And Answers – gCaptain
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The USS Fitzgerald Is At Fault. This Is Why. – gCaptain | RallyPoint
Recommend reading the entire article before letting your steam rise, because everything Captain Konrad says is true.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SN Greg Wright As Always I Count on You as the Voice of Experience for Navigational Maters, My SME CTOSN. Very Respectfully CTO1.
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Captain Konrad lays the truth out in both articles for all to see. The COLREGS are there to define strict rules to prevent collision at sea, yet cannot take into account "the human factor". Captain Konrad also states that both vessels are at fault, with which I concur. I cannot comment on any particulars regarding this collision until I am able to read the Collision Review Board findings, where all will be defined and stated clearly and definitively. My thoughts go out to the families and shipmates of the 7 Sailors who perished. Outstanding post, Greg.
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Do you know Captain Konrad SN Greg Wright ? Great read on both articles. Unfortunately, it is a tough situation all around.
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SN Greg Wright
Nope, I don't know him. He must be an East Coast Sailor -- I've never made it there, surprisingly. If he sailed on the left coast, I would almost certainly know him.
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