Arrival Tampa, then homebound!
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 →]