Super typhoon Trami

The bay which was flat calm on arrival is now a mass of heaving grey waves, topped by frothy white foam. The winds have increased in strength and it has been necessary to raise the anchor, which cannot withstand the new forces. The officers and seamen on the bridge of the Silver Shadow are now controlling it manually, constantly altering position so that the winds hit the ship with the minimal amount of effect. This is a battle against the elements which, whilst familiar to those living in tropical and sub-tropical latitudes, is stunningly unfamiliar to the British.

Diva is taking a warm bath using the Silver Shadow Bulgari toiletries.

After night fall, the scene is less clear but the ship lights illuminate the white tops of the waves. Spray hurtles past the restaurant windows. The Captain has announced that the situation is likely to last for several more hours.

In the morning, the sea is much calmer, the wind has reduced greatly, the temperature is in the low 20s and Silver Shadow is still in Nagoya bay.

Tai Chi on Deck 9.