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Advice For A Young Watch Officer

September 7, 2017 by John Konrad

Advice For A Young Watch Officer

By John Konrad (gCaptain) A new ship can be an intimidating place for a deck officer so here are a few tips to get you started and to remind you of what is important when you show up for watch. - When underway do not hit anything, anytime, for any reason. - Ears, Eyes and ECDIS in that order. - Prudence takes practice. - Make the coffee twice as strong and twice as often … [Read more...]

Drone VIDEO – Maritime Academy Training Ship Departs For Hurricane Relief Efforts – DONATE NOW

September 6, 2017 by John Konrad

Drone VIDEO – Maritime Academy Training Ship Departs For Hurricane Relief Efforts – DONATE NOW

https://youtu.be/mxT6B13Si0c?t=1m6s Drone footage of the T.S. Kennedy's departure today to provide relief for hurricane victims.  Today, under the command of Captain Joseph S. Murphy, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy training ship T.S. Kennedy set sail for Houston Texas. The Kennedy will serve as temporary housing for between 400 to 600 emergency relief … [Read more...]

Held Hostage By A Cargo Of Bombs

August 29, 2017 by John Konrad

Held Hostage By A Cargo Of Bombs

Most military historians agree about the critical importance and sacrifice of the Merchant Marine of the Allied nations in winning World War Two but very few mention the role civilian ships flying the American flag have played in the wars since. Dr. Salvatore R. Mercogliano, a professor of History at Campbell University and a SUNY Maritime College alumni, has taken the first … [Read more...]

Advice For A Young Ship’s Officer.

August 29, 2017 by John Konrad

Advice For A Young Ship’s Officer.

by John Konrad (gCaptain) A new ship can be an intimidating place for a deck officer so here are a few tips to get you started and to remind you of what is important once you are underway.  Find a great mentor aboard your ship and if you can’t, find a new ship. A great mentor may be a bosun, engineer and sometimes a cook. Your intelligence does not … [Read more...]

A King’s Orders To The U.S. Navy

August 28, 2017 by John Konrad

A King’s Orders To The U.S. Navy

The mark of a great shiphandler is never getting into situations that require great shiphandling. Admiral Ernest King, USN by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Could a simple bit of advice from a Naval hero prevent collisions at sea among both military and civilian ships? In our attempt to understand the USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain incidents gCaptain has reached … [Read more...]

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