damron- It is very likely that the dhow was sitting dead in the water, no
lights, no
radar reflector, no crewman on watch, no radio, no flares, no clue.

Little craft share in the responsibility for their own safety. BRBR

I doubt the CO of the dhow knew that under international rules of the road, a
CV dring flight ops has the right of way. Too bad the CO of the Kennedy got
slammed, but it's 'lonely at the top'.
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer