The white blob on the mizzen mast is a satellite antenna. To have the vessel sail in A3 areas the common choice is to have satellite communication, and it is us

The white blob on the mizzen mast is a satellite antenna. To have the vessel sail in A3 areas the common choice is to have satellite communication, and it is used for their social media and outreach. The navigation radars is actually quite well hidden sitting on the platform of the foremast. There is more information about the emergency communication requirements on commercial vessels for different areas of the planet here: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/gmdss-areas-and-search-and-rescue https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/gmdss-areas-and-search-and-rescu... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Maritime_Distress_and_Safety_System https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Maritime_Distress_and_S...