There are no smoking areas on US submarines. 2010 was the last year you could smoke inside the boat.
In 2010, the Navy successfully implemented a comprehensive smoking ban aboard submarines.
Smoking was allowed but only when the submarine was at the surface never when it was submerged.
According to the retired submariner, "a 'no drinking' rule is in force at sea".
Smoking is permitted in designated exterior open deck areas of all ships. Cigar and pipe smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas on open decks.
Everybody is aware that smoking is a legal, if harmful, stress reliever. So the Navy banned smoking aboard submarines not with the stated purpose of curing the smokers, but of protecting nonsmoking submarine crew members from the threat of heart and lung disease from secondhand smoke.
Smoking is prohibited in all suites, staterooms, indoor public areas and private balconies. There are multiple outdoor areas on the ship where smoking is permitted. Clearly marked “Designated Smoking Areas” are available onboard and include a sufficient number of ashtrays that are emptied regularly.
You are probably wondering why I would call this post such thing... Since Submarines remain submerged with a sealed atmosphere they rely on a chemical called Amine to remove the carbon dioxide. This chemical makes everything stink.
There is also the etiquette of shower time -- three to five minutes being what these sailors constitute as being considerate of others since it is all about the "water run time" and the cycling out of dirty water for clean water these sailors must do.
In the enclosed atmosphere of the submarine, these pollutants can build up and pose a health risk. Therefore, aerosol cans (such as hair spray, shave cream, spray deodorant) are not authorized to be brought on board.
Submariners were allowed to grow longer beards because their limited access to fresh water made shaving difficult. Sailors deployed to colder climates also were permitted to have fuller facial hair to protect them from the elements.
Pressurised seawater is used to flush the toilets on a submarine. A simple ball valve operates the flush on the toilet which enables the toilet to be 'plumbing free'. Once flushed, you then manually turn a valve next to the toilet to refill the bowl.
No, it will be fine. Pressure inside the submarine is well controlled and essentially the same as regular atmospheric pressure.
History. The practice dates back at least to the sixteenth century, and today is particularly applied aboard submarines, where maximization of space is especially important. Generally, the lowest ranking members of the crew are required to hot rack.
A pressure vessel, such as a submarine, can only be strong if it's intact. Smaller or bigger defects would pretty much result in a catastrophic failure. However, a window is not a defect, if it is well-fitted and doesn't compromise structural integrity of the ship.
$136,528. The estimated total pay for a Submarine Officer at US Navy is $136,528 per year.
A submarine "day" lasts 18 hours and is split into three six-hour shifts. So a submariner may work for six hours and train, maintain equipment or sleep for 12 hours.
Food for the crew is the bulkiest commodity in a submarine and becomes the limiting factor for patrol duration. Fresh food lasts about two weeks, then it is canned, dried, and frozen food for the rest of the patrol.
Aboard fast-attack submarines, two bathrooms - each with four toilets and two urinals - serve 100 crew members. Crew chiefs and officers use another three baths. Designating one bath for a small number of women could disadvantage scores of men, while making them unisex raises other problems.
The temperature of the ocean surrounding the submarine is typically 39 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius). The metal of the submarine conducts internal heat to the surrounding water. So, submarines must be electrically heated to maintain a comfortable temperature for the crew.
Any time the submarine sends a signal, it identifies its position, and loses the secrecy that is at the core of the crew's mission. There is only one washer and dryer on board, so clean clothes are a luxury. But submarines are famous for their good food, always topped off with a desert or two, including ice cream.
It has been suggested that a submarine in transit is 15-20 dB noisier than one in the "quiet" mode. It is also necessary to note that the noise level of a specific submarine doesn't remain constant.
For the comfort and enjoyment of our guests, our Celebrity ships are non-smoking. Hookahs and other types of water pipes are prohibited from use under this non-smoking designation. Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom or on any stateroom balcony.
Cruise lines say very clearly that cannabis in any form is not allowed onboard. It doesn't matter that medical marijuana is allowed in Florida, nor that you have a marijuana medical card. You can't bring pot or edibles onto a cruise ship.