#Navy Ships Steer Last Minute To Avoid Crash

Two US Navy #ships came a little too close for comfort as they passed each other in #SanDiego Bay.

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[MrMarkguth]

Their already left of each others centre line, why turn right?

[msftsgaming]

The navy literally said both ships were in communication entire time

[captainmramsey]

Both vessels made passing arrangement “I’ll see you on the two (whistles) Captain.”

[Phaucs]

Passing without hitting each other generally takes priority

[SlavaSlavenima]

that’s why passing on the right is “advised”, not “required”

[PatrickPierceBateman]

That was a proper zig. The conditions weren't right for a zag.

[mandoperthstacker]

They made the correct call. The mandatory investigation will be swift.

[lisafelton]

They avoided a crash so they successfully avoided a crash. They did nothing wrong.

[CajunKing]

The ships were in constant communication and both vessels knew exactly what they were doing

[Xx_BigBadJohn_xX]

What I just saw was two ships making a decision to do what seemed like the best and only option to avoid a collision. They didn't collide. Good job ya'll! Lives and millions of dollars saved!

[abrams]

Smaller vessel must move for larger ones (rule of boating on basically any liquid)

[TheBenC]

Navy: we steered on the right. The camera is just mirrored😂😂😂

[edl]

US naval war ships have been using that channel in San Diego harbor for over 120 years. I think they know what they are doing.

[catchemup_jon]

This happens more than you think, even outside of the navy. As long as both vessels are in communication with (and both know basic mariner law and lingo) all will be fine

[Southernswag]

The rule is always “little guy has to move out of the way for the big boy”

[Serkasm]

Turn right when it's the more risky turn? 😂 Yeah, RIGHT!

[The_DC_Kid]

Both Helmsmen: "I never know if they mean MY right or the other ship's right".

[claudecharlebois]

There at practice!!! Communication is the key to happiness.

[ShaunyBaby]

I don't think about my right and left when I just wake up either

[Gifciitgh]

The bigger vessel probably preferred to stay further away from coast line possibly due to shallow water. Manouver was most likely agreed via communication before. Also the video has been sped up.