This interesting case involved a collision between the Canadian Naval vessel "Kootenay" and the "Nordpol" on June 1, 1989, in conditions of fog. At the time of the collision the "Kootenay" was engaged in anti-submarine exercises that required her not to emit any radar or radio signals. The "Kootenay" was observed on radar by those on board the "Nordpol" but …
Full SummaryTeschner v. Yarish, [1995] O.J. No. 1569, (Ont. Ct. Gen.Div.)
This matter concerned a collision between two sailboats shortly before the commencement of a sailing race. The Plaintiff’s vessel was on a starboard tack. The Defendant’s vessel approached the Plaintiff’s vessel on the port side at an angle higher than the perpendicular. The Defendant attempted a starboard tack to cross in front of the Plaintiff but the manoeuvre was not …
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