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Yesterday, 07:15 PM

PDCMATE replied to a thread Drilling Company Comparisons in Offshore

Vantage is losing people, not 100% sure why, maybe someone from Vantage can enlighten us? Ocean Rig is a quality company to work for, they have...

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Yesterday, 07:09 PM

PDCMATE replied to a thread Drilling Company Comparisons in Offshore

Sevan will be recruiting Americans for their rig coming to the GOM. They have already started the hiring process. The 2nd Rowan rig will also be...

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Yesterday, 07:06 PM

c.captain started a thread my main man! Tony Munoz with another great op/ed on Obama's lack of maritime interest in Maritime News

this is a must read piece... Tony, I want to thank you most sincerely from the American Mariner ...!

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Yesterday, 05:05 PM

PDCMATE replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

Yeah, you have been around the block. Try Next: Jasper Drilling (older equipment, but its a stepping company), Stena Drilling, Odfjell, Sevan (they...

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Yesterday, 12:29 PM

PDCMATE replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

If you don't mind me asking, which companies and what positions have you applied for highseasmechanic?

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Yesterday, 09:56 AM

PDCMATE replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

I agree. Plus some of the companies (Transocean especially) will bring in older guys with Chief Mate and Master tickets, place them in a two year...

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Yesterday, 09:52 AM

tengineer replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

Not true.I know some 55-63 year old guys that were hired within the last year. They were highly qualified licensed guys and at this point some of...

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June 18th, 2013, 08:41 PM

PDCMATE replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

Try the construction, pipe lay, accomodation vessel companies, dredging (DP) companies, Dive, Wind Farm (some are DP-all foreign vessels). All of...

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June 18th, 2013, 08:30 PM

PDCMATE replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

Yes plenty I know have advanced from deck mates and AB positions. Most drilling companies now want qualified ADPO's, hence they want you to have a...

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June 18th, 2013, 08:23 PM

PDCMATE replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

And what positions have you applied for? Try other areas, instead of drilling. Or take a drop in position, to get your time.

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June 18th, 2013, 05:37 PM

PDCMATE replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

Also, you can try to go foreign on DP Shuttle tankers, for some of the mates and engineers with Tankerman PIC. That is also a way to move over to...

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June 18th, 2013, 05:28 PM

Capt. Lee replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

This is one of the best threads I have seen lately. Good information.

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June 18th, 2013, 04:54 PM

PDCMATE replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

Guys, Don't forget about other options: such as construction/pipe lay, i.e. JRay, Helix/Caldive, Allseas. We have had many make jumps from those...

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June 17th, 2013, 11:11 PM

c.captain started a thread oh dear...this is not good (part deux)! in Marine Incidents

very curious how the two halves have managed to stay afloat like they have? Like two completely separate ships Better get MAACO!

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June 17th, 2013, 08:58 PM

PDCMATE replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

To the Engine Room guys: You do have an easier chance to make the move to drilling. With numerous companies: Transocean, Noble, Pacific, Seadrill,...

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June 17th, 2013, 08:44 PM

PDCMATE replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

I am only seeing the Deep Sea guys make the transition over to drilling with two companies: Transocean and Noble. Both of those companies have deck...

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June 17th, 2013, 06:07 PM

Capt. Lee replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

No body cares where you came from, as long as you have the credentials and can do the job. Bottom line.

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June 17th, 2013, 05:21 PM

Capt. Lee replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

The original post is about a deep sea Master wanting to make the move. Yes, an engineer should not take the basic dp course....they would not...

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June 17th, 2013, 05:02 PM

Capt. Lee replied to a thread Any Guidance for the Deep Sea guys going to Drill Rig (Ship) direct? in Offshore

The problem is most of the deep sea guys do not have the DP experience desired by the drilling contractors. The oil and gas industry does not always...

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June 16th, 2013, 09:22 PM

c.captain replied to a thread seriously...what could a person do with an old US Coast Guard icebreaker? in Ships For Sale

I am also an OP survivor from many years ago...something to do one time to say you did it and to be able to tell the seastories afterward. Of the...

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June 16th, 2013, 11:18 AM

c.captain replied to a thread seriously...what could a person do with an old US Coast Guard icebreaker? in Ships For Sale

Hell she was a blast to work on (pun intended!) Pay abysmally low, living conditions appalling, machinery which barely ran but getting to spend...

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June 16th, 2013, 07:47 AM

c.captain replied to a thread seriously...what could a person do with an old US Coast Guard icebreaker? in Ships For Sale

Friendships in Lake Charles has two of the ex 180'ers which they use for humanitarian missions. They changed their website and it doesn't...

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June 16th, 2013, 07:35 AM

c.captain replied to a thread seriously...what could a person do with an old US Coast Guard icebreaker? in Ships For Sale

I've always liked the look of the RELIANCE class medium endurance cutters but when I ever see one up close the shell plating always appears to be...

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June 16th, 2013, 07:07 AM

c.captain started a thread oh dear...this is not good! in Marine Incidents

What was I saying before about mom and pop boat companies?

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June 15th, 2013, 09:11 PM

c.captain replied to a thread seriously...what could a person do with an old US Coast Guard icebreaker? in Ships For Sale

for a long time Marcon had a 180 bouytender for sale which was in Lake Huron I believe and had been in fresh water its whole life. Price was only...

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June 15th, 2013, 09:06 PM

c.captain replied to a thread a young man's story I think all of our aspiring mariners to be should read in Cadet Talk

I'll certainly just say that Mr. Ilgunas would make a DAMNED GOOD mate and a man of his calibre would be welcome on my ship anytime. His is the kind...

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June 15th, 2013, 08:34 PM

c.captain replied to a thread seriously...what could a person do with an old US Coast Guard icebreaker? in Ships For Sale

The Job Corp school at Tongue Point in Astoria has one and my recollection of it before they got it was that it was immaculate. I remember is...

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June 15th, 2013, 05:10 PM

c.captain replied to a thread Cadet Talk in Cadet Talk

yeah, marine sciences professors at KP perhaps? Lord knows none of them have ever been to sea on a working commercial vessel in at least 20 years if...

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June 15th, 2013, 03:19 PM

c.captain started a thread a young man's story I think all of our aspiring mariners to be should read in Cadet Talk

all I can say is that I admire this fellow's dedication to do the right thing and hope his future turns out to be one filled with much success both...

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June 14th, 2013, 08:23 PM

c.captain replied to a thread Cadet Talk in Cadet Talk

Now, regarding the matter of cadets talking to other cadets about their schools and career options. I feel that the All Service Academies forum is...

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