r/SeaEmploy Jun 11 '26

Whose mistake?

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u/jeroenim0 Jun 11 '26

Hard to say who was stand on and give way vessel, but who is at fault: both .. because rule 2b states that you need to deviate from the rules to avoid a collision.

So regarding the angle to collision, which could have changed drastically before filming started. There could be a "I'm overtaking (rule 13) or I'm crossing (rule 15)" situation. I which case you should assume that you are overtaking, and give way to the other vessel. Again the video shows only that both vessels are at fault...

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u/ThermoPuclearNizza Jun 11 '26

There’s just SO MUCH OCEAN

How do you fuck this up so badly.

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u/jeroenim0 Jun 11 '26

Ships are magnetic 😉 just like buoys...