Life boat props

[J. Dillon]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid158/pa81f72ad51549d7332ca48bec6dbeef8/f51d7e20.jpg

These props were observed on all the life boat props aboard Norwegian Crown.

They were directional and I suppose the "wiskers " would fend off some ice . Does any body know or could give a better explanation ?

JD

[John E Hardiman]

They are "line and limb" guards. Most rescue/lifeboats now have enclosed props to keep things out of them. I think it is (or will soon be) a SOLAS requirement.

[ssor]

Doncha just hate it when you try to pick someone up and you end up slicing and dicing? redface.gif Looks like an idea whose time has come!!!

[Paul Scheuer]

If there's one scenario that's going to include flotsam and jetsam, a sinking ship's going to be it. Not to mention an occasional flailing arm or leg of an otherwise rescued soul.