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Forum: Other Equipment 01-09-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 53
Poll: Liferafts
Views: 13,280
Posted By Nausikaa
I am conversant with the gas laws and don't for a...

I am conversant with the gas laws and don't for a moment doubt that the cold from the expanding gas would make the fabric more brittle. My point is that the fabric should be designed for and able to...
Forum: Other Equipment 01-09-2010, 07:13 AM
Replies: 53
Poll: Liferafts
Views: 13,280
Posted By Nausikaa
I am not so sure about the degrading issue at all...

I am not so sure about the degrading issue at all but coming from Scandinavia and having sailed on patrol vessels in both the Arctic and Antarctic, I am a little surprised at this.

I do not doubt...
Forum: Other Equipment 11-22-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 53
Poll: Liferafts
Views: 13,280
Posted By Nausikaa
A very swift answer regarding the EU. In the...

A very swift answer regarding the EU.

In the Union, there are Council and Commission Regulations, roughly equivilent to US Federal Law. Then there are national constitutions, laws and regulations....
Forum: Other Equipment 11-20-2009, 10:53 AM
Replies: 53
Poll: Liferafts
Views: 13,280
Posted By Nausikaa
As you rightly pointed out, with life rafts...

As you rightly pointed out, with life rafts service is everything. The requirement for merchant shipping is that they are serviced every year. No reason why cruisers should not do the same. It is not...
Forum: Other Equipment 04-25-2009, 08:22 AM
Replies: 53
Poll: Liferafts
Views: 13,280
Posted By Nausikaa
I agree. On 29 November 1942, the Blue Star...

I agree.

On 29 November 1942, the Blue Star Liner, DUNEDEN STAR, heading for the Middle East and carrying passengers, ran aground on Namibia's Skeleton Coast. The crew sent a distress signal...
Forum: Other Equipment 11-04-2008, 06:35 AM
Replies: 53
Poll: Liferafts
Views: 13,280
Posted By Nausikaa
Good advice JohnyxO. It remimndes of the days...

Good advice JohnyxO. It remimndes of the days before I joined the Coast Guard and was second mate on a ferry which was capable of carrying 2200 passengers. We were forever shuffling liferafts around...
Forum: Other Equipment 10-30-2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 53
Poll: Liferafts
Views: 13,280
Posted By Nausikaa
".. if you don't mind me saying so, the concept...

".. if you don't mind me saying so, the concept of 'staying in one place' at sea in a floating object is somewhat unrealistic."

No, I don't mind you saying so. You are wrong but I still don't mind...
Forum: Other Equipment 10-04-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 53
Poll: Liferafts
Views: 13,280
Posted By Nausikaa
Hi Gary, Good to have you with us. ...

Hi Gary,

Good to have you with us.

Indeed you are a little out of date. Let me explain why.

The concept behind a ship's liferaft is that it will protect you from the elements until help...
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