Wanted: War-Zone Divers to Scrape Barnacles from Ships in Persian Gulf www.insurancejournal.com 8 points by t-3 4 days ago
carlosjobim 4 days ago The article doesn't mention the reason why ships need this scrubbing of barnacles and other marine growth: It radically improves fuel economy.It's a 1-2 day job per ship depending on size of the diving crew.
OgsyedIE 3 days ago There are robots the size of small cars that are good at this work already. There have probably been companies for leasing them negotiating contracts for flying out and doing the job weeks ago.
nobodyandproud 4 days ago Over 50s me would love to do this. Though perhaps not on the schedule this work demands.
ninjalanternshk 4 days ago 22 year old single me would have enjoyed this little adventure. carlosjobim 4 days ago It's one of the most physically though jobs there is, a great challenge for a young man wanting it.
carlosjobim 4 days ago It's one of the most physically though jobs there is, a great challenge for a young man wanting it.
The article doesn't mention the reason why ships need this scrubbing of barnacles and other marine growth: It radically improves fuel economy.
It's a 1-2 day job per ship depending on size of the diving crew.
There are robots the size of small cars that are good at this work already. There have probably been companies for leasing them negotiating contracts for flying out and doing the job weeks ago.
Over 50s me would love to do this. Though perhaps not on the schedule this work demands.
22 year old single me would have enjoyed this little adventure.
It's one of the most physically though jobs there is, a great challenge for a young man wanting it.
Automated barnacle carwash coin! Anyone?