On Sep 1, 8:20 pm, Gordon wrote:
Seen at sea. Talking to a marine engineer and he claims the only sure
way to be seen is to have an AIS transmitter. He claims you will
definitely be noticed whereas radar is totally dependent on the person
on watch.
Gordon

I think the AIS is dependent on someone looking at it as well.
Granted, the added equipment should help. But if it can happen, it
will happen. Don't rely on "the other guy", stay out of the way of
commercial traffic.

John