@31 Stephanopoulos quotes “it’s back to the drawing board.”
During which time no one is at the helm. When the helmsman is disabled, and no other available the captain stands to the wheel.
International Collision Regulations (Rules of the Nautical Road)
Paraphrased.
Rule 1 Applies to all
Rule 2 The reponsibilties of Master, Owner and Crew to comply
Rule 4 These rules apply under any condition
Rule 5 Every vessel shall maintain a safe speed. Further “all available means” shall be used to minimize risk. Warning is given against assumptions based on scanty information.
We the owners seem to have erred in the selection of captain. Who will stand to now?








