Indeed. But the problem here is the difference in speed. The Relative Motion Line is only 14 degrees from the ship’s course line. So even for a very large Neo Panamax vessel, the yacht will already within 0.7 cables from the ship’s bow when he passes that point on the way to the close crossing behind. I don’t think any of you would allow us to approach you in that configuration – fine on your bow and with a basically 0 CPA.
If there were less difference in speed, you could maneuver by hand to pass close behind, but not here.