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Yesterday, 09:10 PM

john replied to a thread I am off my nut!...c.captain is today again a vessel owner! in Scuttlebutt

For those wanting to know why we posted only 2 articles to the blog all weekend... it's because c.capt's got us all checking out the GSA auctions...

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May 18th, 2013, 10:05 PM

john replied to a thread I am off my nut!...c.captain is today again a vessel owner! in Scuttlebutt

A couple layers of two-part spar varnish over the epoxy is the best option. I use Interlux Perfection which is pricey but, if applied right, is the...

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May 18th, 2013, 10:22 AM

Robert replied to a thread have a question? in Maritime Training & Licensing

If you are the master of the vessel, it doesn't matter what licenses the other people have, you will ultimately be responsible for the vessel.

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May 18th, 2013, 09:17 AM

Robert replied to a thread New Question for JD Cavo in Maritime Training & Licensing

Recency is in the last 3 years. But sea service time itself never expires.

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May 15th, 2013, 09:39 PM

john replied to a thread Oil Up??? What's that? in Engineering

The word on the street in silicon valley is that these idiots are throwing stupid amounts of money at this project and as a "maritime advisory" Max...

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May 15th, 2013, 09:03 PM

john replied to a thread Oil Up??? What's that? in Engineering

Max is a friend and helped me with as issue I was having when I wrote my book. He has also been a long time supporter of gCaptain. But, to answer...

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May 15th, 2013, 04:06 PM

john replied to a thread I am off my nut!...c.captain is today again a vessel owner! in Scuttlebutt

I am aware of that fact and it's one of many reasons why, despite wanting one, I don't own one ;)

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May 15th, 2013, 12:48 PM

john replied to a thread I am off my nut!...c.captain is today again a vessel owner! in Scuttlebutt

She looks like the perfect vessel for your plans so, congratulations, you're not totally off your rocker (well, unless she is made of something like...

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May 15th, 2013, 10:49 AM

Robert replied to a thread BRIDGE recording of PORTER (DDG78) collision in Professional Mariner Forum

I agree. wish there was more info available,because I was asking the same question. I certainly hope there was a very good reason which precluded...

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May 15th, 2013, 10:21 AM

Robert replied to a thread BRIDGE recording of PORTER (DDG78) collision in Professional Mariner Forum

Trust me you always have lots of conversation going on. The nav plot is providing fix info every few minutes, reports from lookouts stationed on...

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May 15th, 2013, 09:55 AM

john replied to a thread Matsuda stepping down in Press Releases

You are forgetting one critical point, I have spent most of my career on ships so I have absolutely no experience inside the beltway (or in an office...

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May 15th, 2013, 09:50 AM

john replied to a poll Should Kings Point be shut-down or not in Professional Mariner Forum

The thing is that, if Maine were to loose any leadership, I have full confidence they would spread a wide net and find a solid replacement. Not so...

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May 15th, 2013, 09:42 AM

Robert started a thread Merchant Mariner Satisfaction in Professional Mariner Forum

Never noticed this before but the NMC web site includes a stat for Merchant Mariner Satisfaction. Was pretty amazed to see it is over 95% for the...

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May 15th, 2013, 09:34 AM

Robert replied to a thread BRIDGE recording of PORTER (DDG78) collision in Professional Mariner Forum

Sounded to me like the Captain was definitely on the bridge and part of the conversation.

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May 15th, 2013, 09:32 AM

Robert replied to a thread BRIDGE recording of PORTER (DDG78) collision in Professional Mariner Forum

In the Navy and Coast Guard is is also very clear. The moment the Captain gives any command on the bridge, the OOD will announce "the Captain has...

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May 14th, 2013, 09:43 PM

john replied to a poll Should Kings Point be shut-down or not in Professional Mariner Forum

No, I fully disagree with his idea! The merchant marine is not, and needs to stop acting like, the navy's red headed step-child. We need greater...

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May 14th, 2013, 09:25 PM

john replied to a thread BRIDGE recording of PORTER (DDG78) collision in Professional Mariner Forum

Notice the last order from the captain for "flank speed"? Once I did bridge simulator training with some navy guys and they did a marginal job...

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May 14th, 2013, 09:01 PM

john replied to a poll Should Kings Point be shut-down or not in Professional Mariner Forum

Well, you're in good company, as I had a ton of demerits as well. To be honest I haven't decided where I stand on the regiment. At this point I'm...

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May 14th, 2013, 05:12 PM

john replied to a poll Should Kings Point be shut-down or not in Professional Mariner Forum

I agree, it's an unrealistic fantasy.... but so was landing on the moon. The difference is that my $500 million fantasy is much less expensive (one...

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May 14th, 2013, 04:55 PM

Mikey replied to a thread BRIDGE recording of PORTER (DDG78) collision in Professional Mariner Forum

Just saying...

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May 14th, 2013, 02:30 PM

john replied to a poll Should Kings Point be shut-down or not in Professional Mariner Forum

True! As mentioned in my last post, MARAD should eliminate all military billets. The navy has no shortage of officer candidates or funding to...

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May 14th, 2013, 02:21 PM

john replied to a poll Should Kings Point be shut-down or not in Professional Mariner Forum

Again you are talking peanuts. What is $80+M, 1/10 the cost of one drillship, the cost to drill one 60 day well, 1/2 the price of a 15,000 teu...

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May 14th, 2013, 12:17 PM

john replied to a poll Should Kings Point be shut-down or not in Professional Mariner Forum

Do you know what else is hideously expensive? A new $750 million drillship, especially considering that you can get VASTLY BETTER ECONOMY by building...

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May 14th, 2013, 08:51 AM

john replied to a poll Should Kings Point be shut-down or not in Professional Mariner Forum

Well I'm not a ring knocker and I support the school. What we have to get over is this mindset that this nation is poor and failing. This is total...

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May 14th, 2013, 08:25 AM

john replied to a thread Funny Sh*t My Captain Says in Scuttlebutt

I worked with a captain who hated messy lockers and was always ordering the bosun to "dejunk the locker and throw the sh!t overboard" Later we...

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