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Not sure about true data, but i could imagine that cargo vessels are involved in a majority of accidents on sea. They are - fast - like really fast. You cannot
by the_cramer 6y ago
Not sure about true data, but i could imagine that cargo vessels are involved in a majority of accidents on sea. They are - fast - like really fast. You cannot outrun them with your sailboat, even with engines. And they won't change course, because they cant.
If they turn the rudder, they need to wait for some 2 miles for it to take effect. Suprisingly many sailors don't know that or neglect it.
So next time there is a war, just send dem cargo ships.
- topbanana 6y agoAll the deaths in my area are involve fishing boats and pleasure craft. As a sailboat you are the stand-on vessel so you really shouldn't maneuver. They will see you. They can and frequently do make course adjustments to avoid other traffic.
- CalChris 6y agoNo, not in all situations, for instance traffic separation zones and restricted water. https://ptyc.net/wp-content/uploads/Do-Sailing-Vessels-Always-Have-the-Right-of-Way-Over-Ferries-.pdf https://ptyc.net/wp-content/uploads/Do-Sailing-Vessels-Alway... That said, I’ve been yelled at while racing when crossing ferry pilots. I had the right of way and they had the tonnage.
- the_cramer 6y agoWell ferry vessels have special rights, you should be careful. But every big ship will eventually turn, but they'll always scare you. Especially sailors, they don't like sailors...
- mypalmike 6y agoIf you're thinking "I'm the stand on" in your sailboat with regard to a container ship, you've probably missed the opportunity to stay well clear which should have been your guide before getting into that situation.
- topbanana 6y agoThat's how accidents happen. You need to obey Colregs http://www.imo.org/en/About/Conventions/ListOfConventions/Pages/COLREG.aspx http://www.imo.org/en/About/Conventions/ListOfConventions/Pa...
- pjc50 6y agohttps://www.jpost.com/International/Venezuelan-warship-shoots-rams-into-German-cruise-vessel-before-sinking-623422 https://www.jpost.com/International/Venezuelan-warship-shoot... Unarmed cruise ship 1, Venezuelan navy 0.