Originally Posted by
polarbreeze
…anyone notice how there seems to be no indication whatsoever of any swell in the video that was supposedly shot on the ship?
If a ship of that size were proceeding with or against the swell at low speed then it could be very difficult to notice any movement in a video such as that. Particularly in the case of fore and aft movement, it would not be necessary for the reporter to sway in order to maintain balance. This assumes fairly calm conditions and/or a gentle swell.
And the conditions must have been fairly calm as the reporter's hair doesn't move at all during the shot (sea state doesn't have to match wind speed, of course, but in this case perhaps both were calm). Although some currents of air would normally be expected even on the leeward side of a ship, on a calm night, the winds are… calm.
Of course, it could be a soundstage, similar ship in port, etc… Bit of an elaborate hoax in that case…