30Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted February 13 How does this happen? US aircraft carrier collides with ship in Mediterranean Sea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 2 Share Posted February 13 I’m not a ship captain but have some advice: If you see an aircraft carrier coming towards you, you might want to get out of the way, quickly. (Glad that no one was seriously injured.) 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar No. 3 Share Posted February 13 Although top speed of nuclear carriers is classified, it's estimated at over 70 mph. They are the fastest ships in the NAVY. It takes two to cause an accident on open water, both failed to see the other in time to react and avoid collision. Because they are big it is hard to make quick changes, but then again, because they are big they should be harder to miss. But it was at night and we don't know if it was foggy or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 4 Share Posted February 13 (edited) hopefully they both dont have the same insurance company. Edited February 13 by 1Ducker1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanducky No. 5 Share Posted February 13 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 6 Share Posted February 14 (edited) On 2/13/2025 at 3:13 PM, Vanducky said: LOL. An oldie but goodie! Think it still applies today?! Edited February 14 by OregonDucks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCDuck1 No. 7 Share Posted February 14 Actually, the smaller ship has the right-of-way, but I believe I would "give way" to the aircraft carrier. After all, both ships have radar, and the A/C has sonar; they both have look-outs, with at least one look-out posted forward near the bow and stern of each ship, respectively. Were I to see that mountain emerging from a fog bank, I would be on the phone to the bridge/"wheel-house" immediately. The A/C bridge cannot see the small "smacks" and boats on the water's surface immediately to their front. VR, KCDuck1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Author Moderator No. 8 Share Posted February 14 On 2/13/2025 at 4:41 PM, KCDuck1 said: Actually, the smaller ship has the right-of-way, but I believe I would "give way" to the aircraft carrier. After all, both ships have radar, and the A/C has sonar; they both have look-outs, with at least one look-out posted forward near the bow and stern of each ship, respectively Exactly, "It came out of nowhere, I didn't see it" doesn't work here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 9 Share Posted February 14 On 2/13/2025 at 2:06 PM, 30Duck said: How does this happen? US aircraft carrier collides with ship in Mediterranean Sea One or both Captains are dumb. Both will be scrutinized, but only one will have to answer to a world leader. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando No. 10 Share Posted February 14 I'm shocked that we don't have more on air collisions tbf. There are a lot of pilots out there with less than fifty hours of flight time and they disobey the rules of being "visual only" operators. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 11 Share Posted February 14 On 2/13/2025 at 3:13 PM, Vanducky said: In our local lake vessels under power have to yield to vessels that are not powered. That doesn’t seem so in the illustration on the cover of this book. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittDuck No. 12 Share Posted February 14 FIRE THE COACH! How’s that for a knee-jerk reaction! Seems to be the way to fix all problems lately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedknees No. 13 Share Posted February 14 Per maritime law, isn't the more maneuversble vessel expected to "make way"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckFan93 No. 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) I guess this is a somewhat suitable topic for "Fish"Duck, LOL... Worrisome sign for our navy if our carrier can't even detect and avoid hitting a civilian boat. What would happen if it were an enemy torpedo? Go Ducks! Edited February 14 by DuckFan93 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedknees No. 15 Share Posted February 14 Probably thought the Barbary Pirates were attempting to board? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Moderator No. 16 Share Posted February 14 One thing is certain, the career of the Navy Captain is in trouble. Depending upon the review, they will be disciplined, or relieved of command. Tough to recover from crashing one of the most valuable assets of our Navy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Author Moderator No. 17 Share Posted February 14 On 2/14/2025 at 12:44 PM, Drake said: One thing is certain, the career of the Navy Captain is in trouble. For sure. Typically, being the captain of a Carrier is a step from Admiral. This will be hard to ignore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
