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The Importance Of Memory At Sea

By On May 6, 2011

As a new third mate I was always frustrated by those who demanded I memorize things and it was my belief that a good officer never guesses an answer but [...]

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10 Things to remember if you’re shipwrecked

By On July 11, 2010

Here is a unofficial pick of 10 things that you should remember if you are shipwrecked. These tips come from Yan Martel’s prize-winning novelLife of Pi, via listverse.com 1. Shelter [...]

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Cheating Sleep – Tips To Stay Awake

By On July 9, 2010

Let’s face it, we could all use a few tips to help us stay awake especially those mariners working the late watch. From split watch schedules to operations requiring “All [...]

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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

By On June 16, 2010

Drowning is not the violent, splashing, call for help that most people expect. In this article, Mario explains what drowning really looks like and how to recognize it when its happening.

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+34 45-434 2958 …how do you dial that number??

By On May 12, 2010

You’re looking for a job overseas and you send an email message to a few people you have worked with in the past. Something like:

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Shipboard Digital Camera Tricks

By On May 11, 2010

So your on the ship and you forgot your telescopic lens… what to do? How about simple putting your digital camera up to the binoculars. Simple, easy and it works. [...]

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Fighting Class B Fires, Assets and Deficits – 1 of 4

By On October 9, 2009

One of the worst things that can happen on board any vessel at sea is a main space Bravo fire. If you’re in charge of your Damage Control organization, you [...]

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gCaptain Tip – Confined Space Entry with PASS Device

By On June 12, 2009

You have a PASS Device for your shipboard fire team..right?? Why not break it out of the gear locker during confined space entries? For those who have never seen one, [...]

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Collision Avoidance Tip – Call his boss!

By On May 28, 2009

It’s the classic scenario from the Academy… You are the stand on vessel with no room to maneuver and a zero CPA contact is bearing down on you. You try [...]

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Mayday, Mayday, Mayday – We Have A Fire!

By On September 15, 2008

I don’t have many pictures of my father but I recently ran across one posted on the website of his fire company “Rescue 3“. Following Vietnam and the Physician Assistant [...]

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Don’t Miss The Boat – Flight Tips For Catching Your Ship

By On September 12, 2008

Catching a flight to your ship soon? Here are the best websites to help you get there on time: FAA’ s Real Time Flight Delay Status Map: LINK Seat GURU, [...]

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errata and a look inside the mind of a ship’s captain.

By On October 22, 2007

On a recent story I confused the Norwegian Dawn with the Norwegian Dream. The error itself is small but the implications are large and the reason for the error gives [...]

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