Howdy Stranger!
Posted on June 29th, 2009 by marinerguy
It’s amazing how many strangers I meet, just by striking up a conversation. [Read more →]
It’s Summertime!
Posted on June 21st, 2009 by marinerguy
Officially at 0545 this morning, 21 June 09, Summer has Arrived! [Read more →]
Registering For Work!
Posted on June 12th, 2009 by marinerguy
Well,The time has come when I have to register for work! [Read more →]
The Luck of the Draw
Posted on June 1st, 2009 by marinerguy
We Mariners tend to miss out on being home during those special occasions, or unfortunate traumatizing events which affect most citizens due to the surreal factor one can only get actually being there, glued to the television screen. [Read more →]
In the Month of May
Posted on May 26th, 2009 by marinerguy
A fruitful month as visits to California and approaching graduations are in the forecast. [Read more →]
Two weeks after the Mast (trip)!
Posted on May 12th, 2009 by marinerguy
Pardon the vernacular, but the time has flown since signing off this last trip! [Read more →]
Arrival Tampa, then homebound!
Posted on April 21st, 2009 by Admin
At Sea: En route for Tampa, Course: 090 True, Speed: 12.7 Knots
I’ve been given evidence to prove that my Relief has been dispatched to the ship by Arrival into Tampa on the 22nd. My position will be filled by a mate who is familiar with this class of ship as he’s been working on the Chemical Trader for awhile.
Rumors are, this ship will not have a load of cargo once she goes on “spot charter” or what I refer as an ‘as needed basis”, at midnight on the 1st of May. This infrequent period will not be to her advantage, except that some deck work or maintenance may occur, while at anchor. Her destination after Tampa will most likely be Galveston, Texas. [Read more →]
Stormy Weather
Posted on April 18th, 2009 by Admin
In Port: Lake Charles, LA
The ship has been enduring some odd influx of stormy weather within the past couple of days including an impressive light show demonstrated by dancing bolts of lightning with accompanying claps of thunder.
This encounter commenced with many miles still separating the ship and land, while still at sea. [Read more →]
A big Hurrah to Captain Phillips!
Posted on April 15th, 2009 by Admin
Tampa, FL bound for Lake Charles, LA.
All my fellow crew aboard the SMT Chemical Explorer have been glued to the satellite television on Captain Phillips off the containership, Maersk Alabama and what new circumstances played out for the entire world to witness during these five nail biting days. [Read more →]
Easter Sunday
Posted on April 12th, 2009 by Admin
At Sea
A warm and colorful day to you! I hope this day bring joy to your world
Amongst the joy which many will be celebrating this Sunday, I want to report that a small obstacle has to be hurdled, out here. You see, One of our engines has had a component failure yesterday resulting in a slow down which has cost us valuable hours and will push back our docking by only a couple of hours. [Read more →]
