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LIGHTNING STORMS & SQUALLS in the STRAITS of MALACCA...

26 avril 2020 · 14 min · 93K vues · Straits of Malacca

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Navigating the Straits of Malacca requires constant vigilance to avoid heavy freighter traffic and dense concentrations of fishing vessels. The crew of the *Nahoa* maintains a strategy of hugging the edge of the designated shipping lanes to avoid both large commercial ships and the long, surface-strung nets deployed by local fishermen.5:58 During an overnight passage, the vessel encounters a sudden squall that builds from calm conditions to 37 knots of wind in minutes, forcing the crew to drop the mainsail.7:05 The storm is accompanied by intense lightning and poor visibility, complicating the navigation of a crowded area filled with unlit or poorly marked fishing boats.10:17 A mainsail batten pops out of its pocket during the high-wind event, requiring repair.11:25 The crew relies on radar and AIS to track traffic, though many small fishing boats remain invisible on electronic displays.10:41 Maintaining a position on the periphery of the shipping lanes successfully prevents net entanglement despite the high volume of maritime activity.6:01

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