[QUOTE=YogiBear;994133]Reportedly cargo in the hold shifted and hull was breached allowing water into the hold. Initially 8 crew taken off but situation deteriorated and remaining 4 evacuated. In weather and seas like that, better helicopter winch than a lifeboat that will bob around like a cork. attached video appears to show the hole in the hull. QUOTE]
Pretty sure all transfers in heavy sea are considered high risk maneuvers including helicopter hoisting.
Luckily it was daytime and clear for the hoists I watched.
Night and bad vis and its a different ballgame.
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