Crew POV: Why Lifeboats Don’t Work When Cruise Ships List
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The thing that really strikes people is the fact that lifeboats are pretty useless if the ship is listing.
At 30°, things start falling.
The lifeboats are pretty obsolete. If the ship is listing to one side, you can't launch the lifeboat safely on the high side.
I know all of this and I will continue to go on cruises.
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Hey sailors, Cruise ships aren’t supposed to tilt but, sometimes they do. And when that happens, there’s one detail that shocks most passengers… Lifeboats don’t always work when a ship is listing. In this video, I break down viral cruise ship listing footage from real storms and emergencies, explaining what’s normal, what’s dangerous, and what actually happens onboard when a cruise ship tilts. Using real clips and my experience working at sea, I explain: -Why cruise ships list in heavy weather -How stabilisers really work (and their limits) -The difference between mild listing and dangerous listing -Why lifeboats can’t be launched safely at certain angles -What happens inside the ship when things start sliding and falling -And when a list becomes a genuine emergency Most cruise ship lists are brief and not dangerous but, when things do go wrong, they happen fast. Understanding why can actually make cruising feel safer, not scarier. If you’ve ever experienced a ship listing, or seen one of these moments firsthand, I’d love to hear your story in the comments. YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY: ------------------------------------------ The Poop Cruise: What REALLY Went Wrong (Crew POV) https://youtu.be/D5kmp3nlu2M Cruise Ship Jewellery: The Truth Behind the Free Charms & ‘Rare’ Stones https://youtu.be/oB95MxpSRy0 When Cruises Go Wrong: Leadership Decisions That Made Everything Worse https://youtu.be/ms8ZBwSYyrE Cruise Ship Disasters Explained: What Passengers Never See https://youtu.be/DG8YzNYpKc4 WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching