maritime collision avoidance

Maritime collision avoidance involves strategies and systems that help ships navigate safely and prevent accidents at sea. Ships use radar, GPS, and communication with other vessels to monitor surrounding traffic, assess potential risks, and determine safe paths. Navigational rules, like keeping to specific routes and signals, guide crew decisions. When a risk of collision is detected, ships adjust course, speed, or both to maintain safe distances. Modern technology, including automated systems, enhances decision-making, ensuring vessels can prevent accidents even in busy or challenging waters, thereby protecting lives, cargo, and the environment.