After the hearing on Sep 26, the captain and chief mate of the "Atlantic" were arrested due to the suspicious of serious drinking and gross negligence in navigating their ship. The first hearing of the 37-year-old captain was held behind closed doors. He denied crimes and opposed the arrest. The 50-year-old chief mate was suspected of the same crime and the hearing was held immediately after the first. He acknowledged to have consumed alcohol but denied gross negligence. The two have stated different versions of what had happened, and the prosecutor indicated that there was a risk that the two would remove evidence or otherwise complicate the investigations. He also believed that they could try to flee or otherwise avoid a possible punishment.
WORLD SHIPPING
27 September 2017 - 12:00
Update: 28 September 2017 - 00:42
Captain and chief mate arrested
Captain and chief mate arrested
WORLD SHIPPING
27 September 2017 - 12:00
Update: 28 September 2017 - 00:42
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