[Wim Libaers]

Originally Posted by Ula Jolly

The point of the first must simply be that even if not all machinery is brought to a sudden halt, at least there should be a KIND of bonus for putting yourself on the seabed and stopping the engine. If not complete invisibility, I at least ask of SCS to take a look at the current difference between moving and non-moving/drifting vessels. I'm not saying I know how it should be, but I suspect this might not be too realistic, thus maybe they could take a look at it.

Considering that several subs have coolant entry holes on the lower part of the hull, the likely "bonus" for putting yourself on the seabed is a reactor cooling problem. A diesel-electric could do it, but very carefully - even if they don't need reactor cooling, they could still damage something by hitting the bottom too hard or doing it on rocks. And then there is the risk you might get stuck.