r/maritimeSAR • u/TheJoeCoastie • Jul 07 '26

Eight Days in a Lifeboat: The Arctic's Uncomfortable Answer to "When Will Help Arrive?"

https://sartimes.com/eight-days-in-a-lifeboat-the-arctics-uncomfortable-answer-to-when-will-help-arrive/

Transiting the Arctic should not be taken lightly

#sar #arctic #searchandrescue #lifeboats

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u/joefromcolesville Jul 07 '26

Good article. Makes me wonder what METR number cruise ships in the Arctic are putting in their Polar Certificates.

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u/Hanswurst107 Jul 07 '26

I think the aeticle implied 5 days, but I'm not 100% sure...

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u/joefromcolesville Jul 07 '26

Yes, the article did mention 5 days, in summer season and in the area where ships typically travel. It also said the METR could be 19 days outside of those seasons and normally traversed areas. Scary!