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To: OldDeckHand

Hey, ODH.
Why the HECK don’t they have lugs built into the floor at certain intervals (and, of course, off of main walkways) to grab and stop things from sliding around?

It’s amazing that forklift didn’t crash through the side of the ship!!


4 posted on 09/07/2010 6:34:31 PM PDT by Ghost of Philip Marlowe (Prepare for survival.)
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To: Ghost of Philip Marlowe

Ships have been lost...you are correct. In heavy seas, all it would take is that forklift going through the side near or below the waterline, then there is a real problem.

Being on the ocean is like flying, if all goes according to plan, it is wonderful. But if you get behind the eight-ball, an inconvenience can rapidly turn into a life threatening situation.

Like that forklift.


9 posted on 09/07/2010 6:37:27 PM PDT by rlmorel (The New Oval office: If all you see is brown, you should probably pull your head out.)
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To: Ghost of Philip Marlowe
"Why the HECK don’t they have lugs built into the floor at certain intervals (and, of course, off of main walkways) to grab and stop things from sliding around?"

I don't know. I can imagine why it's like that in the stores compartment - to give the fork access to the entire deck, but it's a little surprising that passenger deck furniture isn't secured, at least the tables.

It looks like some of the racks tipped over, which should also be a no-no. It's easy to understand why they kept a lid on this footage for over two years.

11 posted on 09/07/2010 6:38:34 PM PDT by OldDeckHand
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To: Ghost of Philip Marlowe

It is amazing how not secured everything is on that ship. It’s as if the crew and captain have never been to sea before.


26 posted on 09/07/2010 7:59:21 PM PDT by arthurus (Read Hazlitt's "Economics In One Lesson.")
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