Will ships be struck by lightning when sailing at sea? If so, will it affect the cast?

Ships sailing at sea are likely to be struck by lightning. The hull is an equipotential body on the sea surface, so people inside the hull are safe, but if the crew are still outside the hull, such as on the deck, in thunderstorm weather, there is the possibility of being directly struck by lightning.

The energy of direct lightning strike is extremely high, with instantaneous current as high as 654.38+100,000 amps and voltage as high as 654.38+100,000 volts. However, due to the shielding effect of the hull, current will flow into the part with the lowest earth resistance, that is, the metal part of the hull. Therefore, unless the personnel on board are directly struck by lightning, it will have little impact on the crew.

In addition, in thunderstorm weather, you should avoid driving similar ships to the sea to avoid accidents.