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Working mariners: is 30–180 seconds enough warning to do anything useful before a bad wave encounter?

Question for people who’ve actually worked aboard commercial vessels:

If you had 30–180 seconds of warning before a sudden severe-wave encounter, would that be enough time to do anything useful onboard?

I’m not asking whether the tech is realistic, I’m only trying to understand the operational side.

Would that kind of warning be enough to:

  • change heading
  • slow down
  • stop exposed deck work
  • warn crew / secure gear
  • prepare on the bridge

Or is that window too short to matter in real life?

If you’ve dealt with fast-changing conditions at sea, I’d really appreciate your take.

Helpful context if you’re open to sharing:

  • your role
  • vessel type
  • what action is realistic in that time window
  • what minimum warning time would actually be useful

Not selling anything, just trying to learn from people with real experience.

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