Just because Carl wears his ball cap backwards does not equate to youth...;)
"Killer" Escorts Enjoyed the images but I trust the "killer" escort with the Norlund were not thought to actually be Orcas? They are the very...
On a new build it is easier to include the requisite ventilation, fire detection, sprinkler/fog system and explosion proof electrical fixtures in...
IF you are going to keep the tenders, helicopters, cars, etc., in an enclosed space on board ship, IACS (class society) members require very...
My only interest is to contribute to the knowledge base of the YF members based on a Master Mariner ticket and 40 years at sea (comes with age)....
Equating Canada to US transits as international voyages is really a stretch. It is clear by the number of shootings that the US is the most...
I hear very clear voices of inexperience and lack of knowledge concerning international maritime procedures and port state authority. Good luck...
You had best not attempt to sail internationally with weapons on board lest the operator (read: captain) lands in jail and the owner has his yacht...
Sorry folks! Do you suppose it is Freudian that I screwed up my competitor's domain name? Something I would never do consciously.....
Hi K1W1, Largest sun deck pool I have seen is aboard Allure Shadow (www.allure.shadow.com) on the bridge deck at 8.5 meters long. You cannot...
The real value of a survey on a new production boat is called leverage. It is much easier and more efficient to get discrepancies resolved,...
Not to be contrary as mariners from all countries have their own interesting jargon with none of it being wrong and some making no sense, I...
Semper Fi Can't believe it took a "jarhead" (meant in the most endearing way) to teach you landlubbers about sea rails. The simple sailor...
Must have some great stabilizers........ ....not a sea rail to be found!
Piracy Season Hi K1W1 - Are you referring to the milk run yachts returning to Antigua? ;)
I too am curious as relates to Henning's query. What made you decide to turn left at Panama instead of right? Been around the globe 3 times on...
The boys in Idaho don't do a bad job either. www.HagadoneMarine.com
The troops are always ready to go, as they are wont to do. The discretion and ultimate "go/no go" is issued by the National Command Authority...
Reported as Germany's Call Special operations missions are dependent on excellent intelligence and target data. Having open shots at the targets...
What's The Question? Why would a licensed captain continue to caveat the wake responsibility issue. Whether or not you get caught, identified or...
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