Government shutdown puts San Francisco Bay shipping safety at risk

The unseen strain on Bay Area's Vessel Traffic Service workers amid partial government shutdown

Some of the controllers whose jobs are vital to safety in the San Francisco Bay are continuing to work 12-hour shifts for weeks now without pay. Even though the public may not notice any disruption, the toll behind the scenes is real.

Government shutdown puts San Francisco Bay shipping safety at risk

EMERYVILLE, Calif. (KRON) -- The federal government shutdown has entered its second month, leaving 35 Vessel Traffic Service operators in the San Francisco Bay area working without pay. These essential workers remain on duty to monitor maritime traffic following a funding lapse that began on Saturday. The ongoing stalemate in Congress involves disputes over Department of Homeland Security funding, with Democrats seeking reforms following inciden…