Very fast ships !!

[steveh]

Just been reading about proposed new cargo ships to cross atlantic in 3 days at 38 knots - lose a couple for bad weather - gives 'keeping a lookout' new meaning !!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech

 

[Stemar]

Flag: Mongolian
Captain: Russian (off watch)
2nd officer: Spanish (asleep)
Crew: Philippino (playing cards)
Common Language: English (15 words, of which 10 obscenities)
Speed: 38 knots

be afraid...be very afraid

 

[claymore]

Hmm, they seem to go from Heysham to Douglas quite a lot!

 

[johndf]

Yes, but these are VERY BIG!!!! - not just your common or garden fast ferry.

 

[Guest]

How much is collision aviodence radar with proximity alarms? Oh and a torpeedo!!

Roly, Voya Con Dios, Glasson, Lancaster