Ships at sea are witnesses to the art of nature. The beauty of a sunset as the red, orange and purple colors bring a close to the day. The wonder of a sunrise as the light from the sun seems to come right out of the ocean on the horizon. There are the dangers brought from nature as well. Ships are exposed to all of the elements of nature. The fury of a storm with strong winds and heavy seas tossing a ship about like a mere cork floating in the open ocean. For years if the storm was … [Read more...]
What Do You Do When The Sh!t Hits The Fan?
The drills and planning at times seem endless. For commercial ships and especially ships carrying passengers these are required. Specific drills, instructions, signage, placards and more are posted by law in exact locations with exact wording. The drills must take place within a certain amount of time when initially departing with new passengers and each week thereafter. Every crew member has a job to perform during the drill and a station to report to immediately when the alarm … [Read more...]
How Do You Navigate Uncharted Seas?
Although this Month the general topic will be around the International Rules of the Road. There are certain times where you are in ‘uncharted seas’. These 'uncharted seas' represent situations where others have not navigated before. If you are not familiar, the Bermuda Triangle, section of the North Atlantic Ocean off North America in which more than 50 ships and 20 airplanes are said to have mysteriously disappeared. https://www.britannica.com/place/Bermuda-Triangle When transiting … [Read more...]
