Bombay High
Contributor
I have a question about the accident you described above:
Was the Zodiac in Goa moving forward, as in our search and rescue exercises, or was it halted, with the prop engaged, while divers were in the water? THAT would make huge difference in risk factors.
It was engaged and moving very slowly. We were in really choppy seas (west coast India monsoon seas) so strong throttle is required to hold position and keep from flipping over. I used to have some before and after photos of the guy somewhere, but that was about 18 years ago and I may have problems locating them.
The before picture might make you lose your lunch (the after is not that much better )