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Hurricane Joaquin

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by tochatihu, Oct 1, 2015.

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  1. techntrek

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    It was an email from the 2nd Mate to her family. At that point she knew they were headed into a hurricane. When they left port (Jacksonville I believe) it was still a tropical storm and it hadn't been forecast to hit cat 4 yet. It went from TS to cat 3 in something like a day and a half. It was also supposed to turn north quicker instead of hanging out in the ship's path.
     
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    As search for El Faro's crew has been suspended, we can only wish the best for families involved.

    Rain has been a lot in S. Carolina in particular; perhaps only tangentially related to the passage of this storm. Anyway those folks are whacked, and Red Cross and other similar agencies would be happy to receive your helpful contributions.
     
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    NTSB preliminary:

    NTSB: Capt. of sunken ship intended to sail 65 mi from storm

    gives the impression of sub-optimal decision making by El Faro captain.

    Overall it seems that the merchant marine is a hazardous occupation even when conducted carefully. Most international commodities arrive this way and we ought to give the people involved due respect.
     
    #23 tochatihu, Oct 20, 2015
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    it is a dangerous profession, but like airplanes, it is probably has a very low fatality rate. still a few questions, but it does sound like poor decision making. did the hurricane cause the engines to go out, or was it a coincidence? why only 65 miles? pressure from above? bonus for on time delivery?

    mass maritime trains merchant mariners, two were on the ill fated ship. i believe that they are well compensated, but not sure beyond the officers.
     
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    Not even done with the grieving, but more trouble. If you are anywhere between Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco, good luck. The following is quite unusual wording for a forecast discussion:

    Hurricane PATRICIA Forecast Discussion
     
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