Posted on 03/26/2024 4:26:54 AM PDT by MeanWestTexan
The nautical definition of an “allision “ is “the running of one ship upon an object that is stationary., such as a bridge, oil rig, or anchored ship.
The distinction between it and a ‘collision’ is that in the latter, both objects (then, generally ships) are moving.
Under Maritime law, the moving ship is presumed at fault in an allision.
Further, under the Jones Act, persons injured in an allision are automatically due compensation, as are their families,
Given the accident today, I figured Freeper vocabulary needed expansion.
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I read that the ship is but 9 years old.
It’s possible that its control system has a design defect.
Is it the same as the difference between allusion and collusion?
My scrotum is kinda catchy
Lol! Easier to make a rhyme with, anyway.
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