[DUMBGRUNT]

The Russian reconnaissance ship, had more sensors than a fleet of self driving cars!

But did not notice a cargo ship, because of fog?

How does that happen?

[Seruzawa]

The most important sensor is still the Mark I Eyeball.

It also helps if your Radarmen are sober. Or awake.

[newfreep]

BREAKING!!!!

Video tape released of the Russian Captain at the moment of the collision....

[LonePalm]

Regardless of a ship's sensor suite, during periods of reduced visibility a ship is REQUIRED to reduce speed to a rate where it can stop in HALF the distance visible.

If that becomes zero then a ship is required to stop. If stopping the ship would otherwise endanger the vessel then they must anchor.

They are also required to ring a bell or sound a fog horn.

"Ceterum censeo Islam esse delendam."

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[dsc]

“How does that happen?”

Failure to keep a proper lookout.

[Huebolt]

They were playing “Chicken” on the ocean.

Looser sinks.

[ArmstedFragg]

Yeah, kinda hard to buy, huh?