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Engineer Sentenced for Covering Up Ship Crisis | Charleston News
Chief engineer Fernando San Juan of the MSC Michigan VII got sentenced to a $2,000 fine for failing to report critical engine failures and obstructing the investigation after the ship lost control off North Charleston — narrowly avoiding catastrophe by forcing bridge closures and beach evacuations. Despite inheriting known mechanical issues and lacking spare parts to fix them properly, San Juan allegedly misled investigators twice, claiming no tampering or prior problems — even encouraging his crew to lie — until he finally cooperated with legal counsel. Prosecutors emphasized this case sends…
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