Jeff,
Hopefully your post is able to convey my message better than I was able.


"Jeff" wrote in message
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It is quite possible for there to be a collision with neither vessel at
fault. A small number of cases (under 5%) are resolved this way.
Mechanical failure is a primary cause, but as equipment becomes more
reliable, this is accepted less as an excuse. A failure that could have
been detected, or avoided with proper maintenance does not qualify.


Dr. Dr. Smithers wrote:
Yes I have and there are collisions between ships on the St. Lawrence
Seaway due to mechanical or human error. When this happens it is not
necessary for both ships to be at fault. One ship can assume 100% of the
responsibility even though the other ship was not avoid the collision.


"Jim Carter" wrote in message
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"Dr. Dr. Smithers" Ask Me about my Phd @ Diploma Mill .com wrote in
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Doug,
Do you have any idea how narrow many channels are?
Take a look at the majority of the St. Law. Seaway.
Dr. Smithers, have you ever boated on the St. Lawrence Seaway?

This Seaway has HUGE wide channels in it. Large Freighter pass one
another regularly. I have 1000's of hours boating the Great Lakes
System.
There are some area's where there are channels so narrow that only one
boat
is permitted to proceed at one time through them. These are mainly in
the
30,000 Island area of Georgian Bay and in some areas of the North
Channel of
Lake Huron. In these areas the rule of Up Bound and Down Bound are in
effect. The speed limit is also in effect.

Jim Carter
"The Boat"
Bayfield