Question Should safety information be required for LOB ads

[NothingClever]

I think the easiest way to determine whether you want to move forward with a reservation is by calling the LOB company and asking if the Captain and crew conduct safety drills with the customers before getting underway.

I could see a proficient, disciplined crew requiring the customers to go through a couple of iterations to get underneath a reasonable time standard.

 

[Wookie]

I don't have any experience with this LOB company but the video inspires some degree of confidence. Unfortunately, it doesn't change the vessel is a similar four level design with a lot of the superstructure well above the waterline.

Look up their flag state, see what the requirements are for both intact and damage stability, then look up the approved route of the vessel. If the vessel has sufficient damage stability to account for the wind heel for 3 decks above the waterline, for the route they are on (typically oceans, but it could be protected waters), then some Naval Architect has already done the work.

 

[Howard Baker]

I see that the UK Maritime Accident Investigation Branch has voiced its concerns over the number of incidents involving Red Sea boats and is seeking "full involvement" with the Egyptian investigations. Would be a good step to avoid more being brushed under the carpet.

Red Sea dive boat accidents

An update from the MAIB on accidents involving dive boats operating in the Red Sea.

www.gov.uk

Also the Sea Story was not 2 years old as reported - it was refitted 2 years ago, including adding a whole new deck. No wonder it looked top heavy! The Red Sea issues are getting good coverage periodically on this YouTube channel, which deals more with super yachts.

 

[rjack321]

What are the minimum national standards in different countries and are they actively enforced?

This is easy! Outside of the US, UK, AUS, NZ, Japan, and a few places in (mostly northern) Europe there are zero "national standards"

So there is also nothing to enforce.