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Captain Accused of Misconduct in San Francisco Spill

by John McChesney, NPR
December 7, 2007

The ship pilot on the Asian freighter that crashed into a bridge and spilled thousands of gallons of oil into San Francisco Bay has been formally accused of misconduct. The agency that licenses Northern California ship pilots says Capt. John Cota maneuvered the ship at speeds that were too fast for the foggy conditions that existed that day.

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  • All Things Considered, December 7, 2007
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