tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129236205393944218.post2691217412019005932..comments2024-02-21T05:20:42.512-05:00Comments on Bryant's Maritime Blog: Polar voyages revisitedDennis Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622570882853816354noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129236205393944218.post-27792655962140624862009-03-02T17:41:00.000-05:002009-03-02T17:41:00.000-05:00Artic voyages post a real challenge for the USCG, ...Artic voyages post a real challenge for the USCG, especially with regard to SAR. The vastness of Artic coupled with severe weather and minimal presence means help could be a long time in coming for vessels in extremis. Added difficulties include an absence of ice reinforced cutters, harbors of safe refuge, staging areas, local infrastructure and hospitals. Until the USCG has a permanent and effective presence cruise ship operators need to be extra vigilent while plying Artic waters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com