What were the standing orders violated?
You can’t tell me there wasn’t some intimation of the radar failure, the lack of training of the crew, or the unprofessional demeanor of the officers involved. This didn’t happen in a vacuum, but I do have some sympathy for the Captain trying to lead sailors in the undermanned and ridiculous PC environment in force at the time of the incident.
probably the requirement in the night order book, that the Captain be notified of any ship with a CPA of less than XXXX yards.