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In a message dated 09/15/2001 9:16:22 PM Atlantic Daylight Time,
writes:
> Except in one instance when a tug and tow called a Navy ship, which
> refused to answer or deviate from his course. There was apparently room
> for the tug with tow to get out of the way but he was a little annoyed that
> the Navy ship wouldn't answer or alter course at all.
The Navy often will not obey the rules. Years ago, when an early submarine
blundered into the path of a commercial ship, they tried to claim they were
just too special to follow the anti-collision rules. The courts said
otherwise.
I remember a dark and stormy night northbound off Hatteras aboard a loaded
tanker. The Navy ship bearing down on our port bow finally did change course
to pass behind us, but only after several calls and minutes of considering
the idea. Naval Officers have been among the most arrogant people I have
ever met.
As I have more experience underway, I have had right-of-way problems with all
kinds of vessels. I can't really say that one group is worse than others.
Early on, it was sport fishermen, but more recently ferries and tug boats.
Don't trust anyone. If danger of collision comes into being pay very close
attention and take early action to reduce the danger.
Norm
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