Delivering ’some of this and some of that’
At Sea, Gulf of Mexico
Enroute to Tampa,FL
Just a quick note. We’ve managed to load up on a combination of cargo to include Premium Unleaded, Regular Unleaded, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, and JP-5 Jet Fuel and now we’re in queue to deliver later today. Taking over the run from the sister ship, the Chemical Trader, our normal trade is now between Lake Charles, LA. And Tampa, Fl. News has it, that the Chemical Trader was chosen to switch to grain and will be headed out to Africa to deliver there bulk commodity. We shall continue between ports from here on.
Three docks are expected, once in Tampa. Citgo, Hess and Kinder Morgan Terminals will share our wealth, as this will take more than three days to complete the Discharge of cargo; a busy time for us all.
Enjoy these Fall days!
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Hey Nat, I see your in the Gulf. I’m just wondering if you notice any small supply vessels in the gulf, I don’t know what’s your route, but if you notice them what do you think of them.
I’d like to switch jobs with you some day, your operation sounds challenging. I just delivered a supply vessel to Rio De Janeiro, took us 15 days from Trinidad Tobago, my country. It was a great experience.
The Oil and Gas Industry is quite challenging aswell and the ever changing daily operation changes within minutes. The exciting part of the job is maneuvering and berthing AHTS and OSVs. At this point in my career, I want to sail more and see other places. I’m glad to have found this site.
I’ll post in asking you some questions on stability, since I’m looking at working on Tankers and Cargo ships.
Keep your head up,
Officer Kirk
“Sure nice to hear from a fellow mariner out on supply vessels! Tanker mates with Person-In-Charge (PIC) endorsements are in demand, yet shipping has tightened as jobs have dwindled since many tankers have gone by the wayside
Due to lack of work, surprisingly. If you would like to seek employment as a Mate to the capacity of unlimited tonnage vessels, I could steer you in that direction. I would actually venture to work alongside with YOU as a Mate on a Supply vessel and try out the tedious and busy work onboard. I’ll contact you once I am back on the beach about future work.
Thanks for the reply.- Nate”
Yea, well good deal man, I’m glad that you would be able to give me some advice.
Just sailing in, after nearly 1 month of standby work at a semi rig. My crew change was delayed, although its expected, I could never get over it. When your mind says, ” enough is enough, home time ! ” you really can’t change that. But as a mariners you always have to dig deep inside and maintain your concentration until your voyage is over and when you’re finally at home with your love ones.
A Captain once told me, they don’t only pay us for only being professionals but they pay us to be away, obiviouly it’s so true but I think his statement had deeper meaning not just face value. I think the latter sometimes superceeds the former sometimes.
Well am homebound now, so all is good. Any kind of info you need about the oil and gas offshore industry, just holla at me.
Safe Sailing,
Officer Kirk.
Having a relief delayed, not allowing one to sign off and return home, seems to be a normal circumstance. When your mind is set to return homeand then the word that you have to stay for awhile, then your mind gets flustered! Hang in there– just remember, they pay you every day you’re onboard. These jobs at sea aren’t for everyone. And not everyone is capable of enduring the work load and torment associated with life at sea. Just think of yourself as an elite group. -Nate