I think there needs to be a limit. In (Inland) search and rescue for example, they will do all they can to get you out, but if you’re injured they aren’t calling an ambulance (unless you desire so) and they don’t cover the cost of any kind of healthcare.
In this scenario, it would make sense to restrict or limit aid for non-millitary underwater recovery operations, especially those involving a submarine. The govt should not be bankrolling private companies’ experiments IMO unless there is a really good reason for it
Idk if insurance is the answer, but I do know that when I rented willow springs I had to pay for all the “safety” and “racetrack doesn’t want to get sued” stuff to be able to go play. Idk how something on a significantly larger financial scale, with SIGNIFICANTLY more risk, doesn’t require the same.
Also, what happens when one of the famous people tourist space flights goes wrong? There’s a high likelihood it’ll be a water rescue too. Coast guard on the hooks for that too?
On the flip side I understand why the coast guard charges no one. It’s SUPPOSED to be a rescue everyone, regardless of station in life, without hesitation, but it clearly doesn’t work that way.
I’m honestly not sure how you would set a definitive limit, and uphold the coast guards policy. Maybe it’s as simple as, if you’re out, in experimental craft (space, ocean or otherwise) you’re on your own. Full stop. You have to provide your own rescue crew. Don’t call us.
I think there needs to be a limit. In (Inland) search and rescue for example, they will do all they can to get you out, but if you’re injured they aren’t calling an ambulance (unless you desire so) and they don’t cover the cost of any kind of healthcare.
In this scenario, it would make sense to restrict or limit aid for non-millitary underwater recovery operations, especially those involving a submarine. The govt should not be bankrolling private companies’ experiments IMO unless there is a really good reason for it
Edit: added type of SAR
Iirc SAR sends you a bill though.
Idk if insurance is the answer, but I do know that when I rented willow springs I had to pay for all the “safety” and “racetrack doesn’t want to get sued” stuff to be able to go play. Idk how something on a significantly larger financial scale, with SIGNIFICANTLY more risk, doesn’t require the same.
Also, what happens when one of the famous people tourist space flights goes wrong? There’s a high likelihood it’ll be a water rescue too. Coast guard on the hooks for that too?
On the flip side I understand why the coast guard charges no one. It’s SUPPOSED to be a rescue everyone, regardless of station in life, without hesitation, but it clearly doesn’t work that way.
I’m honestly not sure how you would set a definitive limit, and uphold the coast guards policy. Maybe it’s as simple as, if you’re out, in experimental craft (space, ocean or otherwise) you’re on your own. Full stop. You have to provide your own rescue crew. Don’t call us.