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Some years ago in a now defunct navy journal an article was written about what people think when they fall overboard. Several predominant factors were

To be or not to be, a captain? By John G. Denham It is safe to assume that most sea farers at one time or another have wanted to

By John G. Denham No matter what is preserved or kept safe, it costs money! In my past life I shared my useful abilities with the U.S. Merchant Marine

Simulator are not stimulators! By John G. Denham After a career at sea and a period of piloting I tried a tour in academia. I was surprised to find

Big Motor Problems By John G. Denham I am impressed with the significant improvements that large diesel engine manufacturers are making in reducing offensive

Safety at Sea=PAP By John G. Denham In my naval experience I hated inspections more than storms. Most of the inspectors were knowledgeable, competent but

PORT AND HARBOR MANAGERS MEETING By John G. Denham A gathering of 132 maritime and related afficionados of the California ports, harbors and maritime

Analysis of the Analysis By John G. Denham Recently three ponderous documents have been published  that may eventually affect pilotage, ship management and

A Break-Bulk Mate’s Bad Day by John G. Denham The weather was raining and windy with some fog from Cape Flattery as far south to Astoria, Oregon. The sea

Bye Bye Buoy By John Denham The recent sinking of the “SF” Sea Buoy by possibly a large foreign-flag container ship causes more concern about ship

Pirates be damned! By John Denham Piracy seem to be the item dejure. I have been exposed to a number of excellent pieces on the subject including Pacific

Piracy – It’s Location, Location Location By John Denham If you did not know,  pirates have been around for as long as treasure was shipped on

Perusing ” A failure in XXX Resource Management” I must accept the authors concern. Although encompassing, the point is understood: the maritime

More on accidents and why. By John G. Denham A pilotage pardox presently exists because of the lack of explanations as to the “root cause” of

Cadet Edward Pollard on the TSES Recent news article claim steps in obtaining agreements in placing maritime academy school students aboard merchant ships for

Where are the Inspectors? By John G. Denham Each day I read articles in newspapers, see TV clips and peruse blogs featuring maritime accidents. My

Sailor, the Nose Knows! By John G. Denham After spending most of my younger days at sea and standing topside watches on open bridges in all kinds of weather

TROUBLE ON OILY WATERS. MV COSCO BUSAN vs THE BRIDGE ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY BY John G. Denham On Wednesday 7 November 2007, it started as a short 10

Photo By OneEighteen The interesting and disturbing news that the “COSCO BUSAN CREW DETAINED WITHOUT CHARGES” raises the concern that it can happen

Photo by steven and darusha Jeff Charlton of 911team.org in London asked a interesting maritime question on the IAEM list-serve the other day that Robin Storm