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by JK
Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Just can't find one
Replies: 3
Views: 4435

Re: Just can't find one

Don Bretons?
They do all of our CO2 systems and I have had no issues with parts.
by JK
Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:11 am
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: Ships for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 6750

Re: Ships for sale

You know, I can't help wonder why a seller of 7 new ships would be using a free webmail as a provider.
It just makes me want to run to the bank for finanacing :lol:
by JK
Sun Jan 11, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lyngsö PCS2200
Replies: 3
Views: 4623

Re: Lyngsö PCS2200

I've never heard of this type system.

Are you having commisioning issues or is it something that has just started happening.
by JK
Sun Jan 11, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Taking a Ferry in Indonesia is Like Russian Roulette!
Replies: 3
Views: 4392

Taking a Ferry in Indonesia is Like Russian Roulette!

The worst is, if there would be anything more worse, is that no one knows how many passengers are on these ferries when they capsize. 250 feared dead as Indonesian ferry capsizes By IRWAN FIRDAUS The Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia — A ferry capsized in a severe storm in central Indonesia on Su...
by JK
Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:25 pm
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Assumption Kills
Replies: 15
Views: 14021

Re: Assumption Kills

You mean to say Conrad, you don't taste to see if the water is fresh or salt :wink:
(or in the case of a very funny story from the old steamer I was on, p water from a leaking sewage line )
by JK
Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Transatlantic Lines
Replies: 2
Views: 5074

Re: Transatlantic Lines

No insight here, but I wish you Good Luck!
by JK
Thu Jan 08, 2009 3:14 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Shiptalk
Replies: 0
Views: 2184

Shiptalk

by JK
Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:36 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Assumption Kills
Replies: 15
Views: 14021

Re: Assumption Kills

I was just going to post the link as well. There is no excure for accidents like this other then complacency!
by JK
Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:26 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Assumption Kills
Replies: 15
Views: 14021

Assumption Kills

So why did this guy die? was he in a hurry? Lazy? Took a chance? Or just careless? Ship death sailor 'needed permit' A crewman who suffocated in a cruise ship's ballast tank did not have the necessary hazard permit, a report says. Filipino Joselito Zordilla, 43, died testing water on the Saga Rose ...
by JK
Mon Jan 05, 2009 2:39 am
Forum: F.W.E
Topic: Captain AJ Rae Crosses the Bar
Replies: 0
Views: 5839

Captain AJ Rae Crosses the Bar

If you used a Reids book for studying, you have this man to thank. RAE, Captain Andrew J. L.L.D. (hon) 80, of Halifax, passed away on January 4, 2009. Born in Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Jack) Rae, (both of West Lothian, Scotland). He is survived by hi...
by JK
Wed Dec 31, 2008 4:07 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Happy Holidays
Replies: 8
Views: 7640

Re: Happy Holidays

.driving a desk is not that bad you know
Most of the time anyway.
LOL
There are days you wonder why you left the ships.
by JK
Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:57 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: VESSEL'S BASE LINE VERIFICATION
Replies: 2
Views: 3752

Re: VESSEL'S BASE LINE VERIFICATION

I read this and wasn't sure what you asking, then I showed it to our naval architect and he wasn't clear either.
Maybe if you reword the question a bit, you will get some answers.
Cheers.
by JK
Mon Dec 22, 2008 1:45 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Can anyone name this tool ????
Replies: 3
Views: 4919

Re: Can anyone name this tool ????

It's a planimeter.
I looked it up on Google (of course) and after reading Wikpedia, I now know more about them then before your post.
It looks like it is in great condition. Thanks for posting this.
by JK
Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:57 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Happy Holidays
Replies: 8
Views: 7640

Re: Happy Holidays

A good way to ring in the New Year with a retirement!!
I can't help but be a touch jealous though.

A Merry Christmas toyou as well!
by JK
Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: More Counterfeiting
Replies: 0
Views: 2250

More Counterfeiting

A couple of relevent alerts on Class Direct Live:

http://www.cdlive.lr.org/

regarding lifeboat surveying and counterfeit certificates for anchors.