So, who has the right of way here?

[simpsoned]

This goes back to the 900 pound gorilla rule...and I guess we know who the 900 pound gorilla is in this case...

[Hartley18]

Originally Posted by mgmhead

Looks like the tanker rammed a harmless sailboat. Then, just as the sailboat was able to get away, the tanker dismasted it with a grappling device affixed to it's bow. The tanker was Norwegian, they are known to have a temper. (I think it's the fish paste that does it)

Seeing that this thread is still going, I might as well post this here since it sums the entire sad situation up nicely I think:



'nuff said..

[smackdaddy]

Originally Posted by Hartley18

Seeing that this thread is still going, I might as well post this here since it sums the entire sad situation up nicely I think:



'nuff said..

Except in this case, the big un took the bait and hooked the little un....then threw it back.

[Hartley18]

Originally Posted by smackdaddy

Except in this case, the big un took the bait and hooked the little un....then threw it back.

I can understand that.. not liking the taste of fiberglass meself much.

[mdbee]

Not sure if anyone posted this bit of information:

Notice "Caution One." Someone from another site found this. It was said that the ship was in that area. This notice was also posted with the race rules. I think this would take precedent over the standard maritime rules.

[brpyrate]

If the "Captain" of the Sailing Vessel were an Aircraft Pilot,
Would He/She still have an Airman's license?

(ANSWER is, NO!)

The Captain, is always the Captain...
Until He/She ENDANGERS Crew/Supercargo/Vessel.
(Unfortunately, the "Until" portion is invariably determined by a Marine Board of Inquiry, After the Facts!)
AND there's no MBI that CAN relieve this Captain of Repeating this Idiocy, Tomorrow.

[CapitainMike]

Originally Posted by jackdale

Right of way is not found in the International Colregs. There is one reference in the Inland Rules.

Both Give way and stand on vessels have obligations.

If you think you might!! get away with it you more than likely won't. Then don't.

Always safety first!!!