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Has anyone else been following the discussion around the survival suits used by the crew of the Scandies Rose? I can't help but wonder about the role those Gumby suits played in saving the lives of the two survivors. Given the harsh weather conditions reported, it's incredible that they managed to stay afloat and avoid serious injuries for hours. I've read a bit about how these suits are designed to provide flotation and thermal protection, but still, spending four hours in those frigid waters must have been intense. Does anyone know if there's been any information released about the effectiveness of these suits in past incidents? Or perhaps updates on whether they found any issues with the suits that were lost or left empty? It seems critical, especially for those working on similar vessels in Alaska, to understand how reliable these suits can be. Would love to hear if anyone has insights or experiences to share!
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Has anyone else been looking into the history of the FV Scandies Rose? I came across a bit of info about her age and specs—she’s a 41-year-old steel-hulled crabbing vessel, which got me thinking about whether there could have been any maintenance or structural issues. I know she’s been around for a while and worked in a variety of fisheries, including summer salmon tendering in Southeast Alaska. Given the tough conditions in the Bering Sea, I wonder if age played any role in what happened. Does anyone have more details on her maintenance history or if any similar vessels have had issues in the past? It just seems odd for such an experienced crew to have this kind of disaster strike out of nowhere. Thoughts?
