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Admiral points at pilot

Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales, the head of the Mexican navy said on May 20 during a news conference, that the pilot of the 'Cuauhtémoc' was under the supervision of authorities in New York. The ship has a training mission and is also a kind of ambassador. Therefore, all trips are done according to international rules. Manoevres from the port must be controlled by a special port pilot from the New York government. The entire maneuver that the ship made, from the moment it left the harbour until the moment of impact, was under the control of the pilot. The harbour pilot decides how the maneuver is executed “and what resources are deployed to help, The ship’s pilot had only 80 to 90 seconds to avoid the allision. Therefore, it cannot be speculated whether the resources were used properly, given the wind, the current and the distance. Why the ship suddenly backed under the bridge is still unclear. The investigation is focused on the ship's engine, said Brian Young of the National Transportation Safety Board, looking at the condition of the engine, any malfunctions and inspection reports and talking to the crew about what may have happened to the engine. Members of the public who have video evidence from the scene of the casualty may contact NTSB at witness@ntsb.gov. The 'Cuauhtémoc 'remained moored at Pier 37 on the East River as investigations continued. Salvors and surveyors have finished an initial inspection of the ship's structural condition, and have determined that it did not sustain any hull damage in the incident. This means that when weather conditions are appropriate, the tall ship can be relocated to a shipyard for repairs,

NTSB launchedi investigation, McAllister towing issued statement

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation into the allision of the 'Cuauhtémoc' with the Brooklyn Bridge, and held a briefing on May 19. The vessel, with 277 people on board, was departing South Street Seaport’s Pier 17 on the evening of May 17, when the incident occurred. Westerly winds were blowing at 10 knots at that time.. The current was flowing at 0.3 knots toward the bridge. According to NTSB’s initial findings, the vessel’s speed increased from 2 to 6 knots while moving astern, after backing off at 8.20 p.m. with the assistance of the tug 'Charles D McAllister'. At 8:24 p.m. a radio broadcast was sounded requesting assistance from other tugs in the area. It was followed by two other requests. At 8:24 and 45 seconds, the masts struck the underside of the bridge. At 8:27 p.m. the ship came to a stop. By 8:30 p.m., New York City police and firefighters arrived on the scene. The weather conditions at the time were west wind at 10 knots and only 0.3 knots of flood current upriver. The NTSB Investigator in Charge Brian Young confirmed that the investigators were focusing on nautical operations, marine engineering, bridge engineering, survival factors, and recorders. The NTSB will also be looking into policies and procedures for assisting tugs. Michael Graham, an NTSB member, insisted that the Brooklyn Bridge did not suffer any structural damage. Only a walkway used by surveyors was affected by the allision. The investigation team is currently working with the Mexican government to gain access to the ship. So far, no interviews have taken place, including with the captain and pilot. The vessel remained moored at Pier 36 on the East River, surrounded by a 50-yard safety zone, as authorities assess the damage and determine salvage plans. The McAllister Towing, which operated the 'Charles D McAllister', provided the following statement: “One of our vessels assisted the Cuauhtémoc as it departed Pier 17 en route to anchorage, where the vessel was scheduled to take on bunkers. Following the allision, our crew provided additional assistance and promptly notified the appropriate authorities. “While the cause of the incident is still under investigation, McAllister Towing is fully cooperating with the relevant authorities and will continue to support the review process as needed.” Part of the NTSB investigation will be to look into the tug’s policies and procedures for the operation, once helping the vessel get off the pier, what its guidance would be and what job it would have to do. The investigation is being coordinated between Mexican and U.S. authorities. The NTSB expects to release its preliminary report within 30 days. On the morning of May 19, 172 cadets and two officers from the Heroica Escuela Naval Militar; arrived at the Veracruz General "Heriberto Jara Corona" International Airport. They also included a captain, an officer, and three enlisted men belonging to the crew of the "Cuauhtémoc." Of the 22 members who were injured, 18 have improved their health and arrived at the port of Veracruz; while two remain in New York, where they were receiving specialized medical attention. Likewise, all protocols were being followed, and the Navy was completing all necessary procedures and providing support and assistance to the families of the Cadet and Sailor, who lost their lives. Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, Secretary of the Navy and High Command of the Mexican Navy, held a videoconference with the cadets and crew of the "Cuauhtémoc." He expressed his commitment to the well-being of the naval personnel and their families by providing timely medical care to the injured and institutional support. He also stated that this institution will closely follow up on the investigations. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_ZHng2BF3I

Tall ship moored on East River after fatal allision - dead cadet and sailor named

On May 19 the 'Cuauhtémoc' remained moored at Pier 36 in pos. 40° 43' W 073° 59' E, two days after the allision with the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17 at 8.20 p.m. with a speed of 2,7 knots, after setting off from Pier 17 in New York, assisted by the tug 'Charles D. McAllister' (MMSI366897820). The twin-screw assist tug was not connected with a towing hawser, and was not able to intervene before the allision. Damage assessments and future actions for the salvage plans for the sail training vessel were being determined. Sector New York has established a 50-yard safety zone around the vessel. At this time, vessels transiting the area have been requested to proceed at slow speed. The Coast Guard's Vessel Traffic Service was is actively monitoring the situation, and the NYPD was providing 24/7 patrols of the safety zone. The 45-metres masts broke when hitting the bridge, which only had a clearance of 41.1 metres. It was still uncertain if cadets, who fell from the masts, were among the two dead. 20 more cadets were injured in the incident, of whom 11 were reported to be in a critical condition. Nine were in stable condition. The Brooklyn Bridge was reopened after a preliminary investigation, as itappeared to have beeb left structurally intact. The bridge was temporarily closed in both directions for about 40 minutes after the incident. The USCG Sector New York immediately launched a crew from Coast Guard Station New York to the scene and established a safety zone from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Manhattan Bridge after the accident. The New York Vessel Traffic Services suspended commercial traffic in the area. The injured personnel were transported to local hospitals in Manhattan. The governor of Veracruz state identified one of the victims as cadet América Yamilet Sánchez, a native of Xalapa, the capital city of Veracruz and member of the Heroic Naval Military School.. The local city council of San Mateo del Mar, 23, in the neighbouring Oaxaca state, in southern Mexico, identified the second victim as Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos. Family and friends gathered at Sánchez’s home in Xalapa on May 18 to honour the 21-year-old naval cadet. Sánchez’s mother, Rocio Hernandez, was in communication with US authorities regarding the repatriation of her daughter’s body. The body of Sánchez was scheduled to be transferred on May 1 9 to the naval academy in her home state of Veracruz. She was in her final year as a navy cadet and was part of the international training cruise scheduled to visit 15 countries. The Mexican President Sheinbaum sent her condolences to families of the two crew members killed, saying, she was deeply saddened by the losses. The Mexican Navy was supporting those injured in the incident, and the Mexican ambassador to the United States and Mexican Consulate General were supporting the navy. A preliminary investigation by several authorities including the NYPD’s Special Operations Division, the Fire Department of New York, the US Coast Guard, and the New York City Department of Transportation determined that the vessel experienced a mechanical malfunction. The NTSB team started assembling in New York City to conduct a safety investigation into the 'Cuauhtémoc'. The members started arrived on the afternoon of May 18. The multidisciplinary investigative team was comprised of experts in nautical operations, marine and bridge engineering and survival factors. Captain Victor Hugo Molina Torres told the investigators that he lost steering of the vessel after the rudder stopped working. The East River has strong currents, and the tide was coming in towards the bridge - at the time of the casualty. The wind was also northeasterly, towards the bridge. The incident investigation is in progress and being actively coordinated between the governments of Mexico and United States. The voyage data recorder will provide crucial information about what went wrong and likely provide investigators with information about both the ship’s mechanics, including any control input and when power may have been lost and also provide information about the river itself, such as the water’s depth and its currents. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on May 18 that investigators must determine if budget cuts and program cancellations by the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency contributed in any way to the ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge. The barque had previously been docked at the South Street Seaport Museum for five days of public viewing. It was on a global goodwill tour.Tthe ship was supposed to make a stop at a Bay Ridge fueling dock before heading out to sea on its way to Iceland. Most crew members of the ship were expected to fly back to Mexico on the night of May 18. Reports with photos and video: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/05/19/us/brooklyn-bridge-collision-mexican-ship-wwk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIlRiauatEo https://www.noroeste.com.mx/seguridad/arriban-a-veracruz-cadetes-y-tripulacion-del-buque-escuela-cuauhtemoc-tras-percance-en-nueva-york-ED13012420