Why Japanese ships collided in complex battles

Why did Japanese ships seem prone to colliding with one another in battles such as Midway and Empress Augusta Bay?

The recurring danger came from command-and-control failures, especially aggressive officers maneuvering without checking the rest of the formation.

Poor command and control made collisions more likely. An aggressive officer such as Morikazu Osugi could focus on reaching the enemy without checking the positions of friendly ships. A maneuver intended to launch an attack could then carry his vessels into another Japanese formation. Aggression needed coordination if it was to help the force.