Jeff Morris wrote:


BTW, you imply here, and state explicitly on you web site, that a NUC is higher on the
pecking order than a RAM. There is nothing in the rules that says that.


I think that although you are technically correct, you will find the
courts will find otherwise.
A NUC is unable to maneuver, while a RAM is "only" restricted in it's
ability to maneuver ....both vessels are deemed unable to "keep out of
the way".
Also, if you note rule 18, NUC always precedes RAM in the list which is
an indication of it's status.

otn