Capt. Neal® wrote:


"otnmbrd" wrote in message

G Lamer, Neal .... or should that be.... more lame.

COLREGS is a new name for an updated version of the same rules. "Rules
of the Nautical Road", "International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea" are a couple others.
Typically, your trying to carry your argument through, based on words
rather than substance.

otn


Words are how we communicate. They must be used as defined
or we no longer communicate . . .

CN

Many words can be defined in a number of ways. To use a definition which
may enhance your argument, but in truth is not the correct definition
within the substance of the argument, is mis-communication.
If you wish to argue a point, then do so without resorting to Jaxonian
nonsense.
Your point is basically valid, as are those in opposition. My own
opinion FWIW, is that she made the voyage without incident, thus she
must have maintained a proper watch.
We could argue the fine points for a few weeks ..... course, then I'd
include Rule 2, and all hell would break loose EG.

otn