Signing Out, But not Signing Off!
I’m going to be signing out and not continuing with the Merchant Marine Express as you know it. I am having a tough time with managing the Spam Users that are causing a nuisance on my blog.
I’m going to be signing out and not continuing with the Merchant Marine Express as you know it. I am having a tough time with managing the Spam Users that are causing a nuisance on my blog.
Folks, I have enclosed the writings from the Deck Cadet, Joshua in the format of a letter addressed to his family, back at home. His short time spent during the port stay while in Cameroon is chronicled below. Enjoy!
As Cadet Joshua Writes: “We came into the river leading up to Douala, Cameroon early on the 31st of August. The 3rd Mate called me up to the bridge around 0320 and I did [Read more →]
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 →]
After a week of being home, I’ve accomplished a few things which a mariner typically needs to achieve after signing off a vessel.
At Sea
Westward- south of the Dry Tourtugas, Florida keys
We left Port Everglades, after nearly twelve hours of delayed sailing. What was supposed to be a seemingly quick Discharge of cargo, followed by a quick Departure, ended up to be a waiting game.
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