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Old 18th May 2014, 18:44
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Yellow Sun
 
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Sadly the news was just saying the search has been called off. Have to say that seems rather premature.
Good datum, capsized vessel found, US Coastguard will have ascertained that the coverage factor is >100% in the appropriate areas of probability. Then, and only then, they will have considered the likelihood of survival in a liferaft in the prevailing conditions and with great reluctance have concluded that the chances of survival are not realistic.

So if you feel that the decision to terminate the operation was premature, perhaps you could suggest the search tactics that should now be employed? How would a secure search be achieved in the new expanded area, and what assured coverage factor would you be prepared to accept?

YS
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