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85 Tul. L. Rev. 1305 (2010-2011)

handle is hein.journals/tulr85 and id is 1315 raw text is: Maritime Catastrophe Response-
Civil and Criminal Counsel Investigation;
Illustrative Recent Collision and Platform
Case Law; Criminalization of
Marine Negligence
Michael M. Butterworth
Thomas D. Forbes*
I.   INTRODUCTION.         ................................... ......1306
II.  COLLISION REGULATIONS MADE SIMPLE             ..................1309
A.   At Sea--Internadonal COLREGS.             .............. 1309
B.   At Sea-nternational COLREGS Simplified ............... 1310
1.   In Al Weathers.     .......................1310
2.   Clear Visibility-Vessels in Visual Sight of
One Another-Actions To Avoid Collisions ..........1311
3.   Restricted Visibility   ...............       .....1312
C    Harbors andRives-US. Inland Rules....            .......... 1313
D.   Point/B end Custom         ....................       .... 1314
E   Entrance Custom          ....................       ..... 1315
F     Texas Chicken Custom.................... 1315
G.    US. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Systems ..............1315
H    Frequent Collision Causes.................... 1316
1.   Fatigue   ............    ......          .........1317
2.   Fog          ..........................      .....1318
L     US. Collision Case Law Post-Reliable Transfer.............1320
J     Clear Visibility Collisions.  ...............      .....1320
0 2011 Michael M. Butterworth and Thomas D. Forbes.
*    Michael M. Butterworth (J.D. 1989, Tulane University School of Law; B. Sci.
1980, California Maritime Academy) and Thomas D. Forbes (B.A. 1971, J.D. 1974, Boston
University); with the substantial and much appreciated assistance of Jeremy Herschaft (J.D.
2003, South Carolina; Admiralty LL.M. 2004, Tulane University School of Law); Raymond
T. Waid (J.D. 2006, Tulane University School of Law; Lt. Cdr., U.S. Navy); and Meredith
Blanque (J.D. 2009, Loyola School of Law).
This Article reflects the general views of Mr. Butterworth and Mr. Forbes only Please
note the specific facts of a particular case may result in a different outcome and a different
position taken by the authors. The reader is urged to consult with counsel concerning any
particular case and not to rely on the generalities set forth herein.
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