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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed.  Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

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Thank you for accepting me! I'm very concerned about sailor safety with hearing about losing 2 sailors overboard. Do they have any type of safety gear for sailors that have to work close to the edge of the ship?

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Yes, they do. Harnesses, life vests, railings/cables, even catch nets below for carriers or ships with helo pads. The Navy is extremely safety conscious.  All ships are somewhat hazardous, and the Navy trains constantly on safety issues. Accidents do happen, it is a varying environment, and sailors are only human.

However, we do not know the circumstances of the overboard incidents, so speculating helps no one. 

I was thinking they would so was wondering how this could happen. I do apologize if my post came across as rude I didn't mean for it to. My son is away for his 1st time and so I have tried not to think about what could happen and then this happens. Once I hear from him I'm sure I will feel better.

Of course you are nervous! That's okay.  And yes, they shut down communications when something is happening so unofficial news does not get to families.  but sometimes they shut down communications during drills, so that just makes moms worry more.  Are you in touch with the ombudsman and Family Readiness Group for his ship?  They get official news quickest.

Sometimes things just happen.  Rough weather, or human error.  Guys have gone over because they chose a bad place to go for a smoke at night (they are not supposed to go on deck at night unless they're working).   It is actually very rare, and this just seems to be coincidence that there were two overboards so close together.  

I did contact his ships ombudsmen but she hasn't replied. I know they are very busy and so I figured I would ask here. Thank you for replying to my question. I'm kind of a control freak lol. I am hoping I will learn patience and serenity. I hope you have a good weekend.

LOL, the Navy is not something anyone can control, and that is hard to for some folks.  On the bright side, you can really develop your flexibility and patience!  

Sailors are far more likely to be killed in car accidents on shore than accidents while at sea. There are no drunk drivers on ships. No booze/no cars makes for a very safe environment.

Turns out one of the sailors did not go overboard after all.  He was hiding in one of the engineering spaces on the ship.  I hope this young man gets all the help he needs.

Was saddened to read the negative comments posted following the article, and encouraged to read those defending him. Few people know the full story, and from a distance all I can think is how very happy his family must be, and that this whole Navy family should be happy too. As long as there's life, there's hope. Whatever the real story turns out to be, there's already a fairy tale ending for those who care about this sailor.

I could barely read the comments.  Poor kid, this is not normal behavior.

I just heard about that. I am so pleased that he is physically ok. I'm sure his family is relieved but probably asking a lot of questions.

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