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the operators of both vessels
They are each responsible, though NOT equally. If I am anchored properly & you collide with me, it's YOUR fault. If I am anchored properly & you lose power and are drifting into me, I am responsible to get out of your way or at least try to fend off safely. Your questyone does not indicate the specific condition of "Operating in the same general area".
Rules of the RoadInternational/InlandRule 2Responsibility(ETA: These are often referred to as the "Rule of Good Seamanship."(a) Nothing in the rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master or crew therof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these rules or of the neglect of any precaution which maybe required by the ordinary practice of seaman, or by the special circumstances of the case.(b) In construing and complying with these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.
The collision of two tectonic plates can create huge mountains. This collision will often cause the violet upheaval of earth that creates mountains and valleys.
conservation of momentum
The boater on the right is responsible for keeping watch to avoid a collision between two boats.
the operators of both vessels
the operators of both vessels
Both! While one might have the right of passage, avoiding a collision is ALWAYS EVERYBODYS responsibility. No Skipper is ever allowed to ram another boat If he can avoid it.
Both! While one might have the right of passage, avoiding a collision is ALWAYS EVERYBODYS responsibility. No Skipper is ever allowed to ram another boat If he can avoid it.
Both! While one might have the right of passage, avoiding a collision is ALWAYS EVERYBODYS responsibility. No Skipper is ever allowed to ram another boat If he can avoid it.
They are each responsible, though NOT equally. If I am anchored properly & you collide with me, it's YOUR fault. If I am anchored properly & you lose power and are drifting into me, I am responsible to get out of your way or at least try to fend off safely. Your questyone does not indicate the specific condition of "Operating in the same general area".
They are each responsible, though NOT equally. If I am anchored properly & you collide with me, it's YOUR fault. If I am anchored properly & you lose power and are drifting into me, I am responsible to get out of your way or at least try to fend off safely. Your questyone does not indicate the specific condition of "Operating in the same general area".
Rules of the road. Just as with cars, there are rules set up so that one person realizes they are in the wrong and can take corrective action. For example, with boats and cars, if you are backing up you have no rights and have to take the responsility to make sure there are no others in your path. Interestingly, rule #1 is "Avoid collisions at all costs."So even if you are in the right as far as the rules of the road go, if you do nothing to avoid a collision, and a collision results, you can be held equally responsible for not following rule #1.
The person at the wheel at the time of the incident is responsible.
The operators of both boats
Rules of the RoadInternational/InlandRule 2Responsibility(ETA: These are often referred to as the "Rule of Good Seamanship."(a) Nothing in the rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master or crew therof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these rules or of the neglect of any precaution which maybe required by the ordinary practice of seaman, or by the special circumstances of the case.(b) In construing and complying with these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.