Dec 5, 2017  -  The grounding of one of the world’s biggest container ships off Southampton was caused by pilot error, an investigation has concluded.  In a report, the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch found standards of navigation, communication and use of electronic charting aids “did not meet the expectations of the port or the company”.

The 399m Vasco de Gama, at the time the largest ship under a UK flag, ran aground in August 2016 as it attempted a tricky turn to enter Southampton docks.

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