I read that once again a US warship has collided with a Merchant vessel. Tempting though it is, I don't want to poke fun at the American Navy's capabilities, especially in view of the fact that sailors have sadly lost their lives.
But I'm intrigued to find out how this kind of thing is even possible these days? Aren't these ships bristling with all kinds of threat detection systems? Don't they have people looking?
I understand that a laden merchant ship would be very slow to turn or stop, but surely a warship would have loads of power and a greater degree of agility?
