"Capt. JG" wrote in message
easolutions...
"Marty" wrote in message
...

This summer while sailing on the St. Lawrence I was passed by a bulk
carrier. The deck hatches were closed, as one would expect, however the
deck was being sprayed by a sprinkler system from bow to aft
superstructure.

Since then I have noticed several similar vessels, also with deck
sprinklers running full tilt.

What is the purpose of this?

Cheers
Martin


? testing the fire suppression system?

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com



If the water is fresh in that part of the river (I know where the St
Lawrence river is but that's about it) they may be taking advantage to wash
off the salt.