Donal wrote:

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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"Donal" wrote in message news:bv1oug$h8f$1

The ship has an obligation keep a proper lookout and to be prepared to

stop.

However, it is not obligated to go so slow that it can stop for

anything

it sees

visually. To do so would be even more dangerous.

So, you can see the contradiction in the CollRegs????


Well, this is a point where we disagree. The interpretation of the

courts has

been that "safe speed" is not necessarily "stopped." I use the courts'
decisions, so I see no contradiction. You are choosing to interpret this
yourself and you claim there is a contradiction. My way is what the law
intends; your way is just making it up.


I'm confused. What exactly do you think that I am "making up"?

The CollRegs say that a vessel must proceed at a safe speed, (given the
conditions). I assume that vessels must maintain steerageway, even if this
means that they are going faster than would be safe, given the conditions.


Sorry, a point of information. The regs are clear. You may have to stop
your vessel in restricted vis. The sound signal may even chnage as a
result...

Cheers