Scott Sexton wrote:
Does anyone know who was cited for this accident?

http://www.m90.org/index.php?id=11568

Was it the CG for not altering course to avoid an emminent collision, or
the PB for not paying attention?

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While both skippers are responsible for avoiding a collision, the
skipper of the little runabout could be charged with a felony simply
for being where he was. How many legal rights do you retain when you
are conducting an illegal activity?

Let's not forget that there is currently a 400-yard security zone
surrounding all commerical, cruise ship, and military (i.e. the Coast
Guard) vessels. No vessel shall approach to within 100 yards under any
circumstance, and if within 400 yards speed must be reduced to the
minimum amount required to maintain steerage.

This was a stupid accident from all sides, and both skippers should
have taken action to avoid the collision. Once the lawyers get involved
and the stench starts to cloud up over the issue of who was at "fault"
here, the point that the little runabout was operating illegally by
aproaching the CG vessel at speed would certainly become a
consideration.