It’s Not What You Sink: US Coast Guard 47 MLB
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🤩 The U.S. Coast Guard's 47-foot Motor Lifeboat is unsinkable, thanks to its low center of gravity, high buoyancy, and watertight integrity, operated by surfmen trained in a rigorous 6-year program for advanced water rescue. #engineering | Interesting Engineering
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🤩 The U.S. Coast Guard's 47-foot Motor Lifeboat is unsinkable, thanks to its low center of gravity, high buoyancy, and watertight integrity, operated by surfmen trained in a rigorous 6-year program for advanced water rescue. #engineering | Interesting Engineering
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All boats can capsize but not all of them sink. The 47-foot Motor Lifeboat (MLB) of the US Coast Guard is specifically designed to be unsinkable. Its ability to remain afloat is crucial for the Coast Guard, as they frequently rescue individuals caught in storms. The MLB's watertight cabin and hull, combined with its low center of gravity, enable it to stay buoyant even if it capsizes. Additionally, the MLB's low center of gravity allows for quick flipping of the boat back upright. #boat #capsize
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🛥️🌊 The US Coast Guard 47 MLB boats went out in 10 to 16 Foot Seas TODAY Aug 21!📍Indian River DE Inlet🫡 🛟 Not sure if training or a rescue mission 💪These 47 Ft Motor Lifeboat is designed for this🌀Hurricane Erin Less was than 300 miles away...🎥 🙏 Thank you Derrick Pry for sharing. #hurricane #erin #hurricaneerin #oceancity #video | Justin Berk, Meteorologist
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With unmatched capabilities, the 47-foot Motor Lifeboat has long been the Coast Guard’s frontline rescue platform, designed to operate where few others can. Maximizing our return on America’s investment, the Coast Guard is extending the service life of the 47 to ensure these assets remain operational for years to come. As we modernize through Force Design 2028, this effort reflects our commitment to sustain today’s fleet while building the Coast Guard of the future—agile, capable, and always rea
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WORLDWIDE ENGINEERING 🌍 on Instagram: "The 47-foot MLB is the standard lifeboat of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), known for its incredible capability to weather hurricane force winds, heavy seas, and extreme conditions. What sets it apart is its unique feature – if the boat should capsize, it self-rights in less than ten seconds with all equipment fully functional. This remarkable self-righting ability ensures the safety of the crew even in the most challenging situations. (#engineering
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