"Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions".
My question is; how the hell did the lookouts on the McCain not see the monster tanker bearing down upon them and notify the bridge to make maneuvers to avoid a collision?
Something is going on with our navy and it isn’t good.
Full story with the actual rules governing Rules of the Sea @ Who's at fault when ships collide?