Posted on Apr 15, 2016
PO2 Mark Saffell
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Capt Mark Strobl
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PO2 Mark Saffell - The only thing I remember about ocean protocol was the Law of Gross Tonnage (Biggest & Slowest ship has right of way). I'd imagine, like airspace, ship commanders would prefer to keep safe maneuvering distance from other vessels. But, we've all seen those crazy videos of one ship ramming another. Have no idea who gets the moving violation when that happens. Imagine that... all the sea-lawyers here on RP and you've stumped us!
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If it's like ROE within territorial waters, then yes (?) I don't think there's a ruling or law that states a distance between ships whether they are hostile or not.
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I recall in 1978 we wouldn't allow a fighter within 5 miles of us.
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I'm not too familiar but I bet there is one out there if not, a ROE.
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If I was POTUS, I'd still be showing Vladamir Vladamirovich Putin how close WE CAN GET!!!
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