Unknown Sea Story lob sinks

[Doc MyA]

It might feel out of place here, but here I go. As I mentioned here in earlier posts of this thread, I am booked to the Ocean Lovers LOB (north wrecks and brothers) from 7/12 to 14/12. I decided not to go, due to the events that are taking place now (despite having heard only good things about that Lob). I won’t get any refund. So if someone wants to go and take my place, I am willing to do a 60% discount. Just send me a private message. Once again I apologize if it sounds inconvenient. But you never know, someone might be interested.

Booked on the same trip. Bringing Garmin In-Reach, portable smoke detector, own O2 analyzer and floating underwear.

 

[Phil111]

I don't know anything about their credentials, but CDWS (referenced earlier in this thread IIRC) has a "blacklist" for dive operators: CDWS Blacklist

Perhaps someone with a marine safety background could get further details on CDWS criteria.

They have a list of dive operators that meet requirements and a pdf document that references its requirements for being approved. It looks to be comprehensive.

 

[nippurmagnum]

Booked on the same trip. Bringing Garmin In-Reach, portable smoke detector, own O2 analyzer and floating underwear.

Floating underwear?

 

[DandyDon]

portable smoke detector

Combo Smoke & CO alarm I hope

own O2 analyzer

And a tank CO tester I hope.

floating underwear.

 

[Dan]

Built too tall for the footprint,

That reminds me of M/Y Dream Keeper:

Thread '4 missing 28 rescued dive yacht sinks with in tubbataha after departing from cebu'

Apr 30, 2023

Squall suspected in dive boat sinking off Tubbataha

A possible cause being investigated for the sinking of M/Y Dream Keeper, a yacht that transports divers to the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) and World Heritage Site in the town of Cagayancillo, is related to a squall. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Palawan commander Cpt. Dennis Rem...

palawan-news.com

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I’ll stick with 3 deck (lower, main & upper) liveaboard & stay in the upper deck cabin if possible. Also during an emergency, have a small dry bag containing my passport, wallet, iPhone, & a small dive light hanging on the exit door for a quick grab & go.

 

[chillyinCanada]

Sure, but most of us don't even know what questions to ask. I mean I've been actively diving for over 20 years and have picked up a little bit just by riding on boats and paying attention. But I've never been a paid mariner, never served in the Navy / Coast Guard, never owned a boat. Boat safety isn't really covered in dive certification courses, not even the more advanced tech diving courses. Some of this stuff may seem obvious to those of you with more boating experience but it isn't obvious to me. I don't think I'm alone in my ignorance.

I was discussing making sure that escape hatches open/not blocked, fire alarms work and that we all know where the life jackets are stored and ease of access to same.

Like you, I have little way to know of captains' competencies, ship stability or proper electronics.

 

[Samdive]

Booked on the same trip. Bringing Garmin In-Reach, portable smoke detector, own O2 analyzer and floating underwear.

I wish you a safe and pleasant trip. I am obviously sad to cancel but, 3 sinking in a month really scared me…

 

[scubadada]

OK, it's been over 4 days since the Sea Story sank. Sadly, it appears the 7 missing are gone. Why haven't we heard anything from any of the survivors? I have a guess.

 

[chillyinCanada]

We probably need to wait until they get home.

 

[Phil111]

...I’ll stick with 3 deck (lower, main & upper) liveaboard & stay in the upper deck cabin if possible. Also during an emergency, have a small dry bag containing my passport, wallet, iPhone, & a small dive light hanging on the exit door for a quick grab & go.

Perhaps a small pony bottle with reg and diving mask. So you can deal with smoke and flooding.

IMO the first place to start is the aforementioned CDWS list of approved operators. I don't want to sound facetious but when a boat has fatal safety flaws many many issues can arise.