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DefesaNet reproduces the excellent coverage achieved by Zero Hora's team, led by journalist Rodrigo Lopes and his team. Series consisting of five articles
Writing and Production Team – Let's go down – says some one We will dive into the belly of the black colored monster by (the back) (the backs call), the back (the back ) is 75 meters long, the equivalent of 18 popular cars at the tail end. one of the four hatches, just behind the sail, the highest part of the ship, like a tower, where the snorkel and the periscope come out. The "doors" of the Riachuelo are the most visible points of the 160 "perforations" of the hull. The term "drilling" is used by marine engineers to identify potential points where water can penetrate – in addition to hatches, torpedo hulls and other sensitive places. – The water constantly tries to get into the water – reminds us. captain of Edson corvette of Vale Freitas, commander of Riachuelo. – Our mission is to prevent it from entering. Composed of 35 men, the crew is trained to deplete to prevent leaks and floods. A simple crack can lead to a tragedy: in the case of submariners, a slow and agonizing death, as can be imagined, has affected the 44 Argentine sailors of the ARA San Juan. last year. – Any emergency on board, the crew must react within 30 seconds. If we can not, we risk losing the submarine, "says Vale, a resident of Resende (RJ), a submariner for the past 14 years. We descend to the interior of the ship by a metal staircase. We are at the center of the submarine.The environment is icy due to air conditioning.At sea, the temperature is kept even lower, around 20 ° C, to avoid heating systems.After the water , the greatest risk on board is fire. Tons of metal structures look like a space station The coatings have not yet been installed on the sides Riachuelo exposed viscera: 1.2 million of wires, valves, tubes, dials and computers. We are returning to a main corridor by diverting cables suspended from the ceiling, next to the section reserved for housing, wooden partitions, which will bring a little comfort to the sailors have not been positioned yet. ertes, once you're done, there will be less room for movement. The Riachuelo will be a labyrinth. The Brazilian submarine is virtually identical to its French Scorpene clbad brother. But it has been modified to meet the need to patrol along the coastline of 7,300 kilometers, which requires a greater autonomy of the platform. Thus, the food and fuel depots and housing have been enlarged. Just three steps from the place where bunk beds and cabins will be installed are the kitchen and one of the armas squares, as we call the meeting and conference room. – In a submarine, the square of arms is the size of a table, explains the commander. It's not hard to imagine. four sailors trying to relax in a small space like this, 200 meters below the surface. At this depth, the steel cylinder six meters in diameter that lines the ship, the "skin" of the monster, is subjected to a pressure of 206 kilograms per square meter. Humans confined to ships crossing the underwater abyss expose us in the darkest possible way. Fears Claustrophobia is what comes to mind here. Then I imagine a panic attack. In a confined environment, everything spreads quickly: nervous breakdowns, viruses and food odors. French fries, for example, are avoided in the menu, as well as strong seasonings such as onions and garlic.
1 – Captain Edson of Vale Freitas, Commander of the submarine Riachuelo
– The sunlight, after all this time, is dazzling. But there I ended up. I've been impressed by the professionalism, the crew feel under the water – it matters. He does not go down to the depths without a ritual. At the christening ceremony, the diver is named after a fish – in the case of Hoffman, a badroach. During the rite, the sailor is reminded that the seabed is not a place for humans: – He conveys the message that we never forget that we are under water and that the water will try to enter by all. underwater places. It is a feeling of respect and, more than that, of alertness and attention. " Grease in the face, the new sailors ask the salt of wisdom and permission to Neptune, god of the seas, to enter his In Riachuelo, the colorado and porto-alegrense Hoffman, married to Roberta and father of a 12-year-old boy, Eric, and a two-and-a-half year old daughter, Helena, is responsible for electricity. As a water officer, he also works to adjust the weight of the submarine, within the quota limits (as divers call it depth). – I've always had the support of the family. are compensated by the pleasure of the activity and preparation that we have. And the routine on board? – You do not have a cell phone?
– We practice a lot of studies
– You have no chimarrão? You are always attentive.The submarine is a quiet place.Every abnormal noise, the person e warns before you cause any inconvenience, an excessive alert – he says. Hoffman does not escape the rule of the well-shaven face of a military. But in the case of a submariner, this is not always the case. During the 70 days of patrol at sea, drinking water is a luxury product. It is necessary to keep the liquid from the tanks, also used for cooking. Under the command of the commander, the habit of shaving may be suspended. With bath, the orientation is similar. Each member of the crew should speed up the personal hygiene measures to save water.
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