Although broadcasting AIS is a plus for avoiding accidents, the course, position and speed; it is not desired if a naval vessels is in ‘operations’. Even if the AIS was turned off, navy ships have efficient radar systems to identify other vessels.
So it will be interesting to see how this ‘collision’ developed.
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The current position of BESIKTAS-M [the ship involved in the collision] is at Red Sea reported 2 days ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to CONSTANA, sailing at a speed of 9.6 knots and expected to arrive there on Feb 17, 23:30. The vessel BESIKTAS-M (IMO 9291365, MMSI 355801000) is a Bulk Carrier built in 2003 (22 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Panama.