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Joe, the dangerous Redneck
Joe has told us that he uses his VHF, in fog, as his "hearing" lookout.
He is stupid enough to believe that he complies with Rule 5 of the CollRegs which state:- ===================================== "Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision." ===================================== What do the experts say about the use of a VHF in fog? Guess what, they say that Joe is a menace! Here's a link! http://www.seamanship.co.uk/M_Notice...ion/pdf/MGN167 "Although the use of VHF radio may be justified on occasion in collision avoidance, the provisions of the Collision Regulations should remain uppermost, as misunderstandings can arise even where the language of communication is not a problem." And Joe's incompetence is further demonstrated by this little snippet:- "There have been a significant number of collisions where subsequent investigation has found that at some stage before impact, one or both parties were using VHF radio in an attempt to avoid collision. The use of VHF radio in these circumstances is not always helpful and may even prove to be dangerous." So, Joe's use of the VHF is "dangerous"! The UK's Marine & Coastguard Agency obviously think that Joe represents a Clear and Imminent threat to American sailors. Perhaps Jeff, Joe, or otn, can produce a link which shows that the US Coastguard thinks that Joe's behaviour is legal??? Bwahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaahaaaaaa! Regards Donal -- |
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