Isn’t a ship’s crew trained to operate the vessel when electronics go out?
A land lover question here!
The ship was flooding and it blew out internal communications. Damage control requires coordination and without comms that's hard. Naval ships typically have sound powered telephones that do not require external power specifically for these sorts of situations, not sure if they were not present on this vessel.
Yes you are able to pump water out several ways with out power, but if you are taking on more water than the pump is designed to handle then it’s trouble. Ship her size should have tried to out run the storm or at least tried to find a safe harbor somewhere.
I really enjoyed working with the Thai Military when I was in the NAVY. Rest Easy Sailors, We Now Have The Watch!
That’s what damage control is all about.
It comprises the entire system of maintaining watertight integrity, controlling stability, repairing damage, providing for defense against gas, and caring for injured personnel.
So unfamiliar you didn't even know that the term is landlubber.
difficult to pump out water without electronics.
sounds like someone left a hatch open and water flooded the inner compartments.