Over the past two days gCaptain has fielded questions from the Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Good Morning America and a number of other well known organizations, each trying to get a better idea of situation aboard the Maersk Alabama.
Last night it was reported that the vessel’s master, Captain Phillips, volunteered to be taken hostage and help the pirates escape via the ship’s lifeboat. Today, questions from the press centered around the lifeboat. Here is a short FAQ to help you understand the conditions aboard the boat that currently holds the pirates and ship’s master:
What Kind Of Lifeboats Does The Maersk Alabama Carry?
We don’t know the specifics but have been told by sources at Mass Maritime Academy that the vessel carries the same lifeboats as the school’s training ship, The Golden Bear Kennedy. This would make them totally enclosed boats, similar to the one pictured above.
Last night it was reported that the vessel’s master, Captain Phillips, volunteered to be taken hostage and help the pirates escape via the ship’s lifeboat. Today, questions from the press centered around the lifeboat. Here is a short FAQ to help you understand the conditions aboard the boat that currently holds the pirates and ship’s master:
What Kind Of Lifeboats Does The Maersk Alabama Carry?
We don’t know the specifics but have been told by sources at Mass Maritime Academy that the vessel carries the same lifeboats as the school’s training ship, The Golden Bear Kennedy. This would make them totally enclosed boats, similar to the one pictured above.
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