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Edwin Conag on Instagram: "Using radios for collision avoidance might seem helpful—but it often does more harm than good. Misunderstood accents, unclear intentions, and delays can all lead to confusion at the worst possible time. That’s why COLREG exists: a universal set of rules every navigator is expected to follow. No need for long radio talks. Alter early. Alter big. Let your ship’s movement do the talking. ⚓ Have you ever seen a situation get worse because someone used the radio instead of