Ship that struck Brooklyn Bridge was under control of pilot from New York, head of Mexico's navy says

The NTSB is awaiting permission from the Mexican government to investigate the ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, claiming the control was under a specialized harbor pilot from New York. Mexico's Secretary of the Navy stated that the pilot had limited reaction time due to the short distance from the dock to the bridge. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of two sailors, and the NTSB will explore crew operations, vessel condition, and environmental factors as part of their inquiry. A vigil is set for Wednesday in Brooklyn to honor the victims.

In particular, in New York, the ship has to be controlled by a specialized harbor pilot from the New York Government, so the entire maneuver that the ship made from the moment it left the dock until the collision was under the control of the pilot.

The NTSB says it will be looking at three components that could have played a role, including crew operations, the condition of the vessel, and the wind and tides.

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