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Video Captures Epic Collision Between Laden Containerships in the Suez


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I find it fascinating that due to the size of the ships, the approach seemed to be almost in slow motio.

"Ramming speed, Mr. Sulu!"

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Maybe not if both vessels were under the command of local pilots and/or there was a freak mechanical failure. Would have been interesting to hear the radio then.

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Have passed through this stretch of water many times, the bitter lakes mid-way through canal, and although both vessel's would have local pilots onboard they are there as adviser's, The Oldman takes the wrap.

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Very hard to change course and speed when you're that close. Agree that steering failure most probable cause - although in these days of bridge controlled engines a broken joystick can spell disaster.

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Must be Arabs, quite normal to be in the right hand lane when you want to turn left.

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It can't be. They weren't blowing their horn.

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