Since leaving Hakodate on June 8, the Oshoro Arctic cruise has not encountered any serious stormy weather, and observations have proceeded smoothly. However, some stormy weather began yesterday, and for the first time on this cruise, the use of washing machines was prohibited. The Oshoro Maru prohibits the use of washing machines in stormy weather because washing machines often malfunction when they are used in shaking conditions with wave heights exceeding 2.5 m. Hand washing and dryer use are allowed. The weather recovered quickly, and the prohibition on using washing machines was lifted after only one day.
Tags prohibiting the use of washing machines (July 20, 2023; photo by UENO Hiromichi)
Bow of the Oshoro-Maru seen from the bridge (July 20, 2023; photo by UENO Hiromichi)
