Depending on the type of ship, the stormy sea can be either a pleasant rocking chair or a nightmarish carnival ride which never ceases its motion. I’ve …show more content…
Instructions are written in blood is a common colloquialism amongst sailors. As mistakes happen, policies change to avoid the tragedies of the past, moving towards a more effective and efficient Navy. But, how do we account for situations like these, where the enemy is the environment itself? It’s common knowledge that the Navy trains its own group of weathermen. A specific rating titled Aerographer’s Mate which aims to detect weather patterns, and they are present on all ships in the Navy. Thanks to them we can anticipate anything and prepare the sorties accordingly. Yet, none of this prepares us for every scenario Mother Nature can bring about.
The Navy still does its best to avoid rough weathers, and especially during in-port periods where the ships are most at risk. Surviving out in the stormy seas and in the flight deck is dangerous, as I said; sailors have lost their lives out there even when the weather is pleasant. But, it’s part of the sacrifices sailors make and sometimes (especially on a carrier) stormy weather can actually be a soothing experience. However, if you’re on a small vessel, you’ll be wishing it all ends soon as the rocking makes everything even more difficult than what it already