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Originally Posted by fanaudical
Recent report on the Washington Post indicated the captain was in his bunk and his cabin was destroyed during the collision.
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That is not uncommon.
When the Captain goes to bed he or she issues, "Night Orders". These order are extremely precise in when and under what circumstances the Captain is to be asked to come to the bridge. They also provide navigation requirements and maneuver guidelines.
I bet his standing night orders had 5000yd closest point of approach (CPA) for other vessels, probably 10K, when he wanted to be woken up and on the bridge.
The Captain has an in port and an at sea cabin.