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Phone Call Led to Houston Ship Channel Collision | Texas News
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A deadly collision in the Houston Ship Channel shook the maritime world—when the massive Yangze Seven and the small towboat Miss Peggy crashed, killing one crew member and injuring four. Investigators blame a pilot distracted by a 40-minute personal phone call and the absence of lookouts on both vessels. The NTSB is now pushing for strict new rules: no non-work calls for pilots and stronger industry guidelines on device use. It’s a sobering reminder that even in our tech-driven world, human focus and basic safety remain irreplaceable at sea.
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