200’ freefall lifeboat drop test. Great video.
I found it on this excellent CruisersForum thread:
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f122/safety-of-ships-lifeboats-in-major-storms-153992-3.html
I think a freefall lifeboat is the only chance for a successful deployment in a Cat 4 hurricane.
Please see the above 4 minute video.
Thoughts?
This is a very surprising event at least to me
Very uncommon for such a well maintained ship and seasoned crew to go down like this without hitting something
It’s an amazing industry
Oil rigs and cruise ships especially for first class deck
Wonder what they cost
I’m guessing 350-600k each plus davit system