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Hey everyone, I recently came across the case of the *Miss Universe* and it got me thinking about the role of weather forecasting back in 1987. Does anyone know if there were any reports or warnings about the conditions near the Semidi Islands the day the vessel sank? Considering how remote and unpredictable Alaskan waters can be, I'm curious if there might have been any hints of the storm they encountered or if it took them completely by surprise. It seems like in such a dangerous profession, every bit of information could make a huge difference. Any insights or resources on how weather played a part during similar maritime incidents from that era would be super helpful!
I was reading about the *Miss Universe* sinking, and it really got me thinking about the safety measures on fishing vessels during that time. I can't help but wonder what kind of emergency equipment they had onboard back in 1987. Was there anything like beacons or emergency radios that they could've used to call for help, or was that tech not widespread back then? It's terrifying to imagine being out there in the Alaskan waters with limited means of communication or emergency response. It seems like incidents like this have been a huge wake-up call for the industry to push for better safety protocols to protect these hardworking crews. Does anyone know more about how safety standards have evolved since then, and what changes were actually implemented after such tragedies?