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Cheers Bodo, seems the other ship involved (Hyundai Confidence) didn't fare so well either.
Always puzzles me how to massive ships like this can collide, even in bad weather they must have radar etc, and/or some land-based body controlling and monitoring their position. But then I know zero about what goes on with shipping etc.
Always puzzles me how to massive ships like this can collide, even in bad weather they must have radar etc, and/or some land-based body controlling and monitoring their position. But then I know zero about what goes on with shipping etc.
oobster said:
Cheers Bodo, seems the other ship involved (Hyundai Confidence) didn't fare so well either.
Always puzzles me how to massive ships like this can collide, even in bad weather they must have radar etc, and/or some land-based body controlling and monitoring their position. But then I know zero about what goes on with shipping etc.
They have obscene turning/manoeuvring circles, insane braking distances and (in far too many cases) lax observation. Yes, they all have radar and their radar should be set to issue warnings when objects cross distance boundaries (e.g. 5 nautical miles around the ship) but these require the radar to be set for the current wave clutter signal etc. Always puzzles me how to massive ships like this can collide, even in bad weather they must have radar etc, and/or some land-based body controlling and monitoring their position. But then I know zero about what goes on with shipping etc.
There is land-based control for the major shipping lanes but only insofar as it pertains to entry/exit from major ports (Rotterdam) and the large roundabouts and anchorages (also around Rotterdam for example).
In fog they are expected to reduce speed but usually don't due to scheduling at the ports and perishable cargoes.
As an experienced yachttie, they scare the willies out to me.
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