T&T: fog

[David H Sorenson]

 SNIP:
> Am I wrong, in that international rules dictate that if you have 
> radar on 
> board you must use it at all times regardless of the weather?  Seems 
> I read 
> that you face a greater risk of liability if an accident occurs and 
> your 
> radar is not on.
> Can someone clarify this and perhaps direct me to the rule?
> Thanks,

REPLY:
I am not sure if there is a regulation in this regard, but as far as I am
concerned it is prudent. First, you are you gaining continual experience
in interpreting what is on the radar screen. Second, in more open water
type of situations, I frequently notice another vessel on radar before I
notice it visually -- especially when it is abeam or astern of me. I
suppose IF you have radar and have an accident and IF the radar was not
on that you would be held to a greater liability. But what says the list
on this?

David Sorenson
Duluth, MN