Reviews & Ratings for the Cape-Hudson

A worker aboard the 'Cape Hudson' sustained injuries requiring hospitalization after a utility vehicle collided with him on September 5, 2026, at approximately 9:25 a.m. The incident occurred while the vessel was docked at Pier 50 in San Francisco, where it has remained since November 2025. Emergency responders from the San Francisco Fire Department promptly assisted at the scene, administering first aid to the injured worker. The 'Cape Hudson', identified under the Maritime Administration's Ready Reserve Force, is part of a national initiative orchestrated by the U.S. Department of Defense. This program involves the activation of specific vessels managed by the Maritime Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, for trade and cargo operations essential to national security. Notably, the ship was recently transferred in late August to the American Maritime Officers, a union representing shipworkers who were preparing the vessel for an impending regulatory inspection. For further details, viewers can watch the coverage of this incident on the linked video report.