Is an Iceberg mover a true profession?
One may consider the fact funny, but such a profession really exists! The profession of an iceberg mover appeared in 1912, after the infamous Titanic tragedy. They collect data from satellites and airplanes in order to alert the crew. Thus, they prevent any further incidents and save many lives.
What are your thoughts on this subject?
98 Comments
bsvice
So, are they actually moving icebergs, or alerting ship crews so they can steer clear of them? The explanation is a bit short and vague.
Christopher Hefti
Are they hiring?
Joe
Guiding ships to avoid a collision with a iceberg is not the same as moving a berg
Angela
So how is that considered an "iceberg mover"? Makes no sense to me!
Paunnie Gordon
But they are NOT actually moving icebergs, so give me credit for MY correct answer
cgrhm
that makes them detectors, not movers.
raymond parker
So they don’t ‘move’ icebergs they advise ships and other craft how to move ‘round ‘ them - it must be difficult writing such short vague answers
Sybille Ulinski
They are not actually MOVING an iceberg
Chris Brown
I am surprised at the answer as I didn't think it could be.
Marienne Litolff
Correct, but not a good question as actual icebergs are not actually moved (are they?)
June
It appears it is possible to tow some icebergs by tugboat.
merriweatherann
The icebergs are not being moved, the ships are going around them to avoid hitting them, not the same as moving!
sweetapplecaren
Towed icebergs.
sweetapplecaren
I worked for a company that actually tied icebergs out of the way.
robitaille
Si, a good Q and A.
jcerta
1912 they used satellites?
daproske
Heard it's a great way to collect fresh water for transport to arid regions...