Collisions At Sea

You probably wonder how something like this could happen:

https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news-selections/world-news/u-s-aircraft-carrier-collides-with-bulk-carrier-vessel-on-high-seas

Well, in a former life I was a qualified officer of the deck and a line officer in the US Navy.

But in reality, my ship handling skills and knowledge of the rules of the road were pitiful. I don't remember EVER getting any training on such stuff my whole time in the Navy. I had to learn it on my own and didn't do such a good job.

And it's easy to get overwhelmed when you're on watch, especially on a huge vessel like an aircraft carrier.