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Sinar Daily
2 days ago
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- Sinar Daily
Brooklyn Bridge ship crash: What we know about the fatal collision of the Cuauhtémoc
SHAH ALAM – A tragic maritime accident on the East River has drawn international attention and sorrow after the Mexican Navy's tall ship, Cuauhtémoc , collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on May 18. The crash resulted in the deaths of a cadet and a sailor, injured over 20 others and triggered a thorough investigation by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), working closely with Mexican authorities. Here's what we know so far. The fatal collision: what happened? What began as a routine departure quickly turned into disaster. A tragic East River accident on May 18 sparked global grief and scrutiny after Mexico's Navy ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. Photo: X The Cuauhtémoc , a majestic three-masted ship docked for five days at Manhattan's South Street Seaport during its global goodwill tour, started to pull away from Pier 17 at 8.20pm on May 18. According to Brian Young, the NTSB investigator leading the inquiry, conditions included 10-knot winds (about 11–12 mph) and a weak current of 0.3 knots flowing toward the Brooklyn Bridge. After moving slowly at about 2 knots, the ship suddenly accelerated to 6 knots—but in the wrong direction. At 8.24pm, someone onboard sent a distress call over VHF radio, requesting immediate tugboat help. Less than a minute later, the ship's tall masts struck the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge. Witnesses on the Brooklyn shore watched in horror. 'We could see some people being dragged. I believe it was some of the crew. They were on top of the boat, swinging back and forth as soon as the ship hit the bridge,' eyewitness Flavio Moreira told CNN. Emergency teams arrived quickly—within two minutes. By 8.27pm, the ship had stopped, and by 8.30pm, New York Police Department (NYPD) and New York City Fire Department (FDNY) teams were on site. Over 100 first responders took part in rescue efforts. The victims: two lives lost Two people fell from a mast during the collision and died, according to law enforcement. One was 21-year-old cadet América Yamilet Sánchez from Xalapa, Veracruz, whose death was confirmed by the Veracruz governor. The other was sailor Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos from San Mateo del Mar, Oaxaca. The city council expressed their 'heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones' on Facebook. Investigation underway: what the NTSB is looking at A tragic East River accident on May 18 sparked global grief and scrutiny after Mexico's Navy ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. Photo: X NTSB board member Michael Graham said the investigation is just beginning. 'We will not draw conclusions or speculate at this stage. Probable cause will not be determined while we are still on site,' he said. Investigators are focusing on three main areas: The ship and its mechanical systems Environmental factors like wind, current and tide The crew's actions and experience Early reports show the ship still had power—string lights were on and the propeller was in reverse at the time of the crash. However, a senior official said that the ship experienced a mechanical issue and lost power. "Without control of the rudder, they couldn't steer," the senior official said. The captain told authorities he lost control due to rudder failure. The NTSB is working with Mexican officials to inspect the ship fully and interview the captain, crew members, tugboat captain, docking pilot and the person who sent the distress call. A preliminary report is expected within 30 days, but the full investigation may take 12 to 24 months. Bridge safety and past incidents The Brooklyn Bridge suffered no structural damage and was only closed temporarily. This incident recalls the 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, caused by the container ship Dali, which lost power and struck a support pier, killing six workers. After that tragedy, the Brooklyn Bridge was identified by the NTSB as vulnerable to ship impact. New York City authorities conducted a risk assessment and concluded the chance of catastrophic failure was essentially zero. What's next? Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed condolences to the victims' families and support for the Navy. 'We stand with the Mexican Navy during this difficult time. The ship will likely be repaired in New York and resume service,' she said. According to the Mexican Navy, 22 people were injured. Eighteen have returned to Veracruz, while two remain in New York for specialised medical care. As the ship remains anchored and the investigation continues, all eyes are on the NTSB's final report to provide answers to a shocked public and grieving families.
Bloomberg
29-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
CFTC Awards Whistleblower $700,000 for Enforcement Tip
A whistleblower will receive roughly $700,000 for providing information about misconduct that prompted the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission to open an investigation and take action. 'Whistleblowers often provide the most valuable evidence about wrongdoing,' Brian Young, the agency's enforcement director, said in a statement on Thursday. 'Today's award recognizes the courage it takes to come forward to the CFTC, as well as the critical role whistleblowers play in the CFTC's enforcement efforts.'
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Feds probing tugboat's possible role in deadly Mexican ship, Brooklyn Bridge crash
NTSB probers Monday said they are investigating a tugboat's possible role in a Mexican ship's crash into the Brooklyn Bridge — while adding they have yet to board the foreign craft, much less talk to its crew. 'Part of our investigation will be to look into procedures' involving tug boats in the harbor, agency investigator Brian Young told reporters at the first National Transportation Safety Board briefing since the Saturday night collision that killed two young Mexican sailors. A local tugboat had been helping to guide the Mexican boat out of port before the tall ship headed to Iceland. Questions have arisen over whether the tug may have too quickly released the ship, when then barreled in reverse into the span. Young and NTSB board member Michael Graham cautioned that the investigation is preliminary, noting that the agency is still negotiating with the Mexican government to get access to the ship and the cadets who remain on board. Dozens of the sailors have already left for home. 'Still working to get access to the ship,' Graham said at the briefing. 'We haven't yet had a chance to access the engine. 'We haven't had a chance to talk to any of the crew at this point. We are working with our counterparts in the Mexican government to gain access to the ship.' Mayor Eric Adams, speaking earlier Monday on Fox's 'Good Day New York,' noted, 'This was a military vessel. 'And the investigation appeared to take different methods when it's a military vessel and not a passenger, just simply a passenger vessel. And so I think there's some limitations on what we can do when it comes down to investigations. 'Just as we don't want individuals boarding our ships in other waters, there's some protocols in place,' he said. Young detailed the final minutes before the Cuauhtemoc, a three-mast training ship for Mexican navy cadets, allegedly lost its steering ability and struck the historic span — demonstrating how quickly things turned deadly. Harrowing footage shows Mexican sailors clinging to rigging for dear life after Brooklyn Bridge crash Mexican navy tall ship lost power before Brooklyn Bridge crash that killed 2, injured 17: NYPD Night of joy for pals of Mexican navy ship crew turns into tragedy as vessel strikes Brooklyn Bridge: 'We were very scared' Here's why Mexican navy tall ship that struck Brooklyn Bridge — killing at least 2 — was in NYC Mexican navy cadet América Yamilet Sánchez, 20, ID'd as first victim in Brooklyn Bridge crash 'At 8:24 p.m., a [voyage data recorder] radio broadcast was sounded requesting assistance from other tugboats in the area of the Brooklyn Bridge,' Young said. 'That was followed by two other requests for assistance, and at 8:24 and 45 seconds, the vessel's mast struck the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge. At 8:27, the vessel came to a stop.' He said NYPD and FDNY boats were at the scene by 8:30 p.m. Shocking footage captured the collision and showed cadets clinging to the rigging around the showboat ship's the 147-foot masts. In addition to the two fatalities, more than 20 others on the ship were injured. Sources have told The Post that the ship, built in Spain in 1982, was on its way to the Brooklyn waterfront to refuel before setting sale to Iceland — but suffered a mechanical failure that shut down its steering. The tragedy cost Mexican cadets America Yamilet Sanchez and Adal Jair Marcos their lives. Sanchez, a onetime award-winning swimmer from the Veracruz capital of Xalapa, posted a haunting photo from the Big Apple waterfront on Facebook earlier on Saturday. Marcos, known to friends as 'Tyson' or simply 'Marcos,' had been on board the Cuauhtemoc for nine months and boasted to friends about his travels around the globe. The two were among 277 crew members on board – 213 men and 64 women, most of them cadets from the Heroica Escuala Naval Militar, the Mexican navy's officer training academy in Veracruz. The ship was taking part in a training cruise to mark the so-called 'Bicentennial of the Consolidation of the Independence of the Seas,' the 200th anniversary of the Mexican navy expelling Spain from their nation. It set sail from Cozumel in the Yucatan Peninsula on May 4 on a170-day voyage that was to take the crew to 22 ports in 15 countries. The ship was also slated to be part of the Class A International Tall Ships parade the is due to parade in the harbor on July 4, 2026, although organizers said Mexican officials had yet to confirm their involvement. During ceremonies on board last week at the South Street Seaport, dozens of the cadets mounted the masts for a display known as 'manning the yards' – a universal sign of respect traditionally done as a vessel enters a new port. -Additional reporting by Dorian Geiger
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Gonzaga University and U.S. Bank Expand Partnership With a New Debit Card Design
SPOKANE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gonzaga University supporters can now show their school pride with the new U.S. Bank Visa® Debit Card with the Gonzaga University design from U.S. Bank. The card was launched on May 11, 2025, and features College Hall, the campus' oldest building. Opened in 2006, the U.S. Bank branch and ATM is located inside Gonzaga's John J. Hemmingson Center at 702 E Desmet Ave. Generously supporting the Gonzaga community, U.S. Bank provides $75,000 each year to Gonzaga's general scholarship fund. 'We're proud of our longstanding partnership with U.S. Bank, which has made a meaningful impact on Gonzaga students for two decades,' said Kara Hertz, assistant vice president of alumni and external relations. 'The new debit card design featuring our iconic College Hall is a great way for our community to show their Zag pride while supporting future scholarships.' 'We are very excited to expand the bank's connection with Gonzaga University and provide students, faculty, staff and supporters the opportunity to showcase their school spirit,' said Brian Young, U.S. Bank district manager for Eastern Washington. 'It's important for U.S. Bank to continue offering our knowledge, services and tools to the GU community. Featuring College Hall, a storied representation of higher education in Spokane, this debit card design signifies our commitment to the GU family.' Gonzaga students were included in the debit card design process by voting on their favorite among three card designs. Each student who voted received a $5 Starbucks gift card for their participation. More than 800 students cast a vote, ultimately leading to the winning design of the close-up view of College Hall and the St. Ignatius of Loyola Statue. This is the first U.S. Bank debit card design with Gonzaga University. The U.S. Bank Debit Card with the Gonzaga University design is the tenth school featured in the program, which started in 2020. So far, more than 100,000 customers have chosen to show their school pride right on their debit card. The new cards can be ordered through by using the award-winning U.S. Bank Mobile App, or when visiting a local branch. From industry-leading video banking options to friendly, reliable in-person service, U.S. Bank is building the bank of the future by combining digital technology with a human presence. About U.S. Bancorp U.S. Bancorp, with approximately 70,000 employees and $676 billion in assets as of March 31, 2025, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company serves millions of customers locally, nationally and globally through a diversified mix of businesses including consumer banking, business banking, commercial banking, institutional banking, payments and wealth management. U.S. Bancorp has been recognized for its approach to digital innovation, community partnerships and customer service, including being named one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies and one of Fortune's most admired superregional banks. Learn more at Deposit products are offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC. The U.S. Bank Visa® Debit Card is issued by U.S. Bank National Association, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. About Gonzaga University Gonzaga University, established in Spokane, Wash. in 1887, is a nationally ranked liberal arts institution that educates students for lives of leadership and service for the common good. In keeping with its Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic heritage and identity, Gonzaga models and expects excellence in academic and professional pursuits and intentionally develops the whole person – intellectually, spiritually, culturally, physically and emotionally. Gonzaga offers 16 undergraduate degrees through 53 majors, 68 minors and 73 concentrations; 23 master's programs; and five doctorate degrees, through the College of Arts and Sciences and six schools: School of Business Administration, School of Education, School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Leadership Studies, and School of Law.
The Independent
20-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
Iconic Brooklyn Bridge suffered no significant structural damage when Mexican Navy crashed into span killing two
New York City's iconic Brooklyn Bridge did not suffer any 'significant structural damage' after a Mexican Navy vessel crashed into the span, killing two sailors and injuring 19 others. At a press briefing Monday afternoon, the National Transport Safety Board confirmed the bridge escaped major damage but said it was 'too soon' to release any information on the probable cause of the crash. The sailing ship Cuauhtémoc was supposed to leave the city and head out to sea when it struck the bridge Saturday evening. Its three masts snapped when it smashed into the world-famous bridge, with witnesses capturing footage of the chaotic scene. Brian Young, the board's lead investigator, said that the ship requested assistance for tugboats at 8:24 p.m. Saturday and hit the bridge soon after. The NYPD was on the scene by 8:30 p.m. There were 277 people on board the vessel when it collided with the bridge. The NTSB's Michael Graham told reporters that the board had not yet been able to interview crew members, including the captain of the ship. He added that the investigation was at 'the start of a long process' and a preliminary report into what happened would be published within 30 days. Most of the crew from the training vessel have since returned to Mexico, according to the country's Navy. Footage of the collision shot by horrified onlookers show the ship moving swiftly backwards and then striking the 142-year-old bridge. As it struck the underside of the bridge, the vessel's three masts broke with sailors seen on widely shared videos dangling on harnesses high up on the poles. The ship then drifted listlessly toward a crowded pier. Among those killed was América Yamilet Sánchez, a 20-year-old sailor who had been studying engineering at the Mexican naval academy. Her family has said she died after falling from one of the Cuauhtemoc's masts. The Cuauhtemoc arrived in New York on May 13 as part of a 15-nation global goodwill tour. The vessel, which sailed for the first time in 1982, had been docked and welcoming visitors in recent days at the tourist-heavy South Street Seaport. It was next bound for Iceland.
