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Captain of freighter sentenced to 2,5 years of probation

South Korea’s Busan District Court has sentenced Andrey Serkiov, the captain of a the "Seagrand" that crashed into a bridge on Feb 28, to 2.5 years of probation. He was found guilty of an attempt to leave the scene of the incident following a crash with a yacht in a port - before te bulk carrier crashed into the bridge - as well as of setting up obstacles for transportation and manoeuvring a ship under the influence of alcohol. The sentence implies that he will be at liberty for 4 years, in case he does not commit other crimes during this period. The vessel’s captain and the crew members stated that the incident had been caused by difficult nautical conditions, wind and the absence of a Korean marine pilot and tow lines.

Captain disoriented on the bridge

The Korean Coast Guard reported on March 5 that the Data Recorder and CCTV footage in the wheelhouse of the "Seagrand" showed the captain disoriented, as he was allegedly already under the influence of alcohol. The Coast Guard stated that improper steering and high speed caused the vessel to come in contact with three anchored yachts and the Gwangan Bridge. Busan Marine Police handed over the captain to the prosecutors. In addition to the charges the captain is facing, local authorities were also discussing in asking compensation from the vessel's shipping company regarding the damages done to the Gwangan Bridge. By the end of April the ship remained stationary at Busan. Photos and video: http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2997551 http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2997553 http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2986304 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fla9lLPXEvg