Posts Tagged ‘chief officer’

The Advantages of Determining the Ship Squat

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Published by chris on the 16th of February, 2010

Calculating ship squat for a given condition can give us advantages. You can gain much more if you consider the effects of squat in planning your voyage, calculating cargo to load. A good practice of navigation skills through experience and constant learning will improve your knowledge and skill. Let’s try to summarize some of those tips that you can later apply onboard your ship.

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The common mistakes why we don’t receive a straight and honest reports

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Published by chris on the 15th of November, 2008

With the new generation of seafarers and an increasing awareness regarding safety, we can consider the maritime industry as one of the safest job. With the implementation of ISM, reports are documented and signed by the crew onboard the ship. But to some extent, the reports that we read may or may not be an honest and straight report? How will we be able to know that we are getting an honest report? The extent of not getting an honest report could result to a serious accident in the future.

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Complain to the Cook, is hazardous to your health

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Published by chris on the 18th of June, 2008

A person who gives excessive complaints, also known as complainers are very common on the ship. You can consider yourself a lucky person if you haven’t work with a complainer. Mostly they complain about the food. Its either they don’t like the food, or the way the chief steward prepares it. Eventually they will eat the food, after a few minutes of whining and complaining. But most of the time they will say harsh words to the cook whenever they don’t like the food. After reading this article, maybe you would consider to stop complaining with your food, and start appreciating the cook.

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A Smile Goes a Nautical Mile

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Published by chris on the 18th of May, 2008

A very simple word with a very profound meaning. It simply says that a simple smile can mean a lot to each and every person on board the ship. Let’s make an example out of it.

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Sunset

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Published by chris on the 2nd of May, 2008

It is a view to remember. A constant reminder of how lucky we are to be alive and we should be thankful to witness such wonder. As Seafarers we have this belief that after every storm, a clear weather awaits you. Photography is a hobby that I happen to like a lot. I want to share to you this picture and the story behind it.

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