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We spoke very briefly as they are still on board. In labadee today.
She said you could clearly see both ships had their bow thrusters on. Which is what was causing such rough wake and unexpected wake. Hence the accident.
I was on the Independence of the Seas when this tragic accident occurred. I did not see the actual capsizing of the boat, but Celebrity Solstice definitely did NOT have any thrusters on. There was a barge tied up on the port side of Solstice refueling it. There was a tug boat holding the barge in place that might have added to the "churning" of the water.
Two Killed in Cruise Ship Berthing Accident on Independence of the Sea
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My miss on "Silhouette" versus "Solstice" was just a Solstice class error. My I witness account was accurate. I believe our ship, Independence of the Seas, left before Silhouette. When we left we were "blocking" your departure lane. You also still had the refueling barge next to you.