Andy Champ wrote:

renewontime dot com wrote:

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Second, what speed ships operate at runs the gammut, but what I
consider to be the "big guys": super containerships, tankers and
cruise ships, normally run around 32-36 knots.


Really? I just did a quick google, and apparently QM2 is "The Fastest
current ocean Liner apart from QE2 (approx 30 knots vs. 32.5 knots )" so
which particular cruise ships (etc) do you have in mind?

Andy


G I say his speed were a bit high.
I'd give average speed range between 14-20, with all tankers falling in
the middle to lower part of that range and some of the others capable to
@26-28K, and always the exceptional few in the low to mid 30's.

BTW Merchant ships don't have to head to the nearest port when a radar
goes down, but must report it prior to arrival at the next port and
repair before departing .... at least, in the US.

otn