The Merchant Marine Express

It’s Training Time!

marinerguy — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:23:32 +0000

These past few days have been spent sitting in on Simulator Courses at the local Union Hall. (more…)

Happy New Year

marinerguy — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:14:44 +0000

I bid you all A Happy New Year with Happiness, Prosperity, Good Health and hope that you are able to stand up to any challenges that develop. (more…)

It’s a swell day

Admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:56:51 +0000

High Alto Cirrus clouds looming above with a hint of a chill at night only sets this day apart from being a perfect day, at sea.
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Cargo in Paradise

Admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:29:42 +0000

The ship had a pleasant off load of its cargo while docked and within the Hawaiian Island chain. It seemed that what actions the Stevedores carried out, were enough to make for a quick turn around time. The weather among the islands made for steady work. A slight westerly breeze with occasional showers brought relief to all. (more…)

Next… .Port Call!

Admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:17:34 +0000

The ship is almost to its destination! The crew is anxious to get ashore and set their eyes on food, drink, entertainment, and whatever else pleases them. This next port will be primarily, however, for unloading purposes. (more…)

Being Thankful

Admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:32:07 +0000

As I stand the Watch amidst seas which do not cease- but continue to roll along, (albeit in a synchronous roll which would make the average human being succumb to sickness), it reminds me of how our lives should ‘flow’.

I am probably reliving the past as Frontiersmen or Adventurers such as Captain James Cook, and Christopher Columbus might have viewed the ‘New Land’ as a challenge at all cost, and possibly whose sole purpose was to seek trade in another foreseeable kingdom. Who did they have to thank? (more…)

Meteor Showers and Rainbows

Admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:38:07 +0000

I was mesmerized by the Leonid Meteor shower the other night, on Thursday. Although, I missed its peak as I was informed of the display, a day late, I was pleasantly surprised at the frequency of such a show in the almost pitch black of a moonless sky. (more…)

What a trip so far!

Admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:06:08 +0000

They never said this job at sea was any easy. This trip is going on three and a half months and the number of days with which the crew has been ashore- you can count on one hand, with fingers left over. (more…)

The 24 Hour Journey

Admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:56:55 +0000

A ship travels to its destination as planned via a set of track lines meticulously connected by penciling in lines on charts and any subsequent notations recorded on an accompanying voyage plan. No matter day or night, the ship continues its lumbering or seemingly drunken-like waltz as it pushes water and closes the gap between ports, hour-by-hour along these ever flowing highways we call the Ocean or Sea.
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A Freshened Ship with a content Crew

Admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:39:58 +0000

The ‘Tern has managed to make a port stop in Singapore and has since completed some much required servicing of vital equipment while in port.

The ship was in need of some replacement pumps and new electric motors (more…)