This is really scary.  I don't think I would want to have my life in the hands of someone else like on this whaling boat.  someone's stupid mistakes can really be bad news for everyone trusting that person.  I'm not sure If i'd be interested in going out on a boat, whaling, or even a cruise ship after reading this article.Just one wrong move from another person can seal your fate.  It must have been so terrifying for these people. I definitely believe all the  trauma they say they have endured and I would definitely rule for them in the suits they brought against the plantiff.