[martin_fierro]

Also of note:

Cota was referring to the Chinese captain and crew of the Cosco Busan, the cargo ship that sideswiped a tower of the Bay Bridge on a foggy morning, spilling 58,000 gallons of bunker fuel. Both the captain and crew so far have refused to be interviewed by the U.S. Coast Guard or other authorities.

[Publius6961]

the cargo ship that sideswiped a tower of the Bay Bridge on a foggy morning, spilling 58,000 gallons of bunker fuel.

Remember when oil spills were reported in barrels? I do.

Ever wonder why that changed?

The nuts have taken over the world!
What's next? Mililiters?

[Publius6961]

Both the captain and crew so far have refused to be interviewed by the U.S. Coast Guard or other authorities.

As well they should.
My understanding is that once the required local pilot is in charge, he has final control and authority in navigation and control. If any critical equipment was not working or malfunctioning, the pilot should have aborted the exit.

Under those circumstances, what can the captain and crew contribute that is meaningful?