There not built to go sideways and look how fast the water is running, should have attempted that turn way away from the bridge.

atst wrote: ↑Tue Nov 22, 2022 9:12 am There not built to go sideways and look how fast the water is running, should have attempted that turn way away from the bridge.

Looks like he didn't have the room to correct it.

Owner of sand barge that hits bridge ‘liable’ for damage
Khouth Sophak Chakrya | Publication date 23 November 2022 | 10:31 ICT
Phnom Penh authorities are still suspending traffic on the Bailey bridge across the Tonle Sap River which connects the Chroy Changvar peninsula to Russey Keo district, as a large sand barge that overturned after crashing into the bridge supports on the night of November 20 remains stuck.

Sam Piseth, director of the municipal Department of Public Works and Transport, said the sand barge had not been towed from the base of the bridge.

However, according to a report by maritime experts seen by The Post on November 21, the sand ferry belonged to Ly Khy, 67, from Phnom Penh. The vessel, heavily loaded and traveling north to a sand depot in Russey Keo, was piloted by Nhok Mak, 41.

“When it arrived at the scene, there was a problem with the port engine, which caused it to drift with the water current and strike the bridge. The vessel took on a severe list and rolled onto its side. None of the crew members were injured,” said the report.

Sok Touch, president of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, said that legally, the owner of the sand ferry must accept responsibility for any actions which caused damage or affected the public interest. He said that the names of such owners should be made public as a warning to other businesses to maintain vigilance and pay close attention to public safety.
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ ... ble-damage