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Old 12-19-2013, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by pj67coll View Post
Are you sure they were aware of the radiation risk specifically? That the reactors had blown and sprayed radiation all over the ocean?

If so it does seem bizarre that precautions were not taken.

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Not certain. Thinking back, the carrier was en route to Korean waters and was diverted to Fukushima. I don't know the dates and times. It's plausible that the ship was in contaminated waters before people knew it was a serious danger.

One would think that the CO would be a bit cautious. This wasn't a war zone, there was no reason to enter potential mortal danger to his crew.

You raise a good point.


On another subject, I wonder if the vessel went into the yards after Fukushima. I'd sure want the ventilation system scrupulously checked and the FW systems thoroughly flushed.
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