we have the data. we have the satellite data to say which way was the wind going, which way was the current going. the problem is let's say it's a wing tip sticking up out of the water. that means there's a sail area there that's not only going with the current but it's blowing the opposite direction maybe or with the current because the wind is blowing it, too. if it's below the ocean it just sits there and goes with the current and doesn't get blown along. >> fascinating stuff. chad myers, thanks for your insight. let's turn now to the first ship to alive in that remote area of the southern indian ocean. it's actually not a dedicated search vessel. it's a norwegian car carrier that was on its way from madagascar to melbourne when it got a request from australia to lend a hand in this search. and hakim savagna is part of the crisis management team, director for the norwegian ship owners association. i understand you are in contact with this crew, an all filipino crew. the captain has been with the company a long time, almost 30 years.