Ferry Operations and Safety Issues

The video discusses a tragic ferry accident where a maintenance pier was rammed, resulting in 11 deaths and numerous injuries. Captain Michael Ganz was absent from the pilot house, leaving the assistant captain to manage alone. Investigations revealed systemic operational flaws in the Staten Island ferry system.

What was the immediate consequence of the ferry ramming into the maintenance pier?

• The ferry was delayed.

• The ferry changed its route.

• There were casualties and injuries.

• The ferry was repaired immediately.

Where was Captain Michael Ganz supposed to be during the docking?

• At the front of the ferry.

• In the pilot house with the assistant captain.

• On the maintenance pier.

• In the engine room.

What did some captains do instead of staying in the pilot house during docking?

• They left the ferry.

• They stayed at the other end of the ferry.

• They went to the engine room.

• They stayed in the passenger area.

How many passengers were on board when the assistant captain was left alone at the helm?

• 1,000

• 500

• 2,000

• 1,500

What did investigators discover about the operations of the Staten Island ferries?

• They had significant operational flaws.

• They were highly efficient.

• They were the best in the region.

• They were always on time.