The captain of a container ship weighing more than 8,000 tons, was reportedly fined after being discovered to be drunk while on duty.
According to information, court heard the captain of the container vessel “BG Rotterdam” when he brought the ship into British docks.
Namely, a pilot was on board to help dock and smelled alcohol on the captain.
He then directly asked the captain if he had been drinking, and the reply was no, but the pilot still called the police.
The captain claimed that he had fallen asleep drunk and, once he woke up, thought he was doing fine. But the police discovered 110 micrograms of alcohol in his blood.
As a result, he was accused of being drunk on duty and soon fired. At court, he reportedly pleaded guilty and was asked to pay £780, including the court costs.
