Never, ever, in my professional career have I ever thought we would be offered the opportunity to do video oral exams. If anything Covid1 is forcing everyone to use technology like never before. Governments are rapidly moving forward. The words of the WWI song, 'How Ya Going to Keep them Down' come ...

LOL, I wonder if the examiner was ever north of 60. We used to run an auxiliary heater to the lifeboat in the winter.

Usually I post the obituaries of older individuals who have lived though the war, the merchant marine or navy, that I happen to see when I check the paper every day. How devastating for his family and friends: June 8, 1995 - October 2, 2020. Luke Evan Gallant, 25, Tantallon, passed away in a tragic ...

The Canadian shipbuilding industry really was devastated by the government's decision to pay down the deficit. The last major shipbuilding of any kind was in the 80's with the frigate program, the very capable CCG medium icebreaking class and the Henry Larsen. When CG was taken out of Transport Cana...

We continue to lose fine men and woman in the industry at too young an age. Rip John and my condolences to your family. http://www.stgeorgefh.ca/obituaries/148947 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Andrew Eldridge at his home in Lake Utopia, New Brunswick on Sept...

Many of the present day mates sailing today in the Atlantic area will have passed through Rand's office: Ray Cormier Age 71, Dartmouth, has "crossed the bar." Son of Raymond James and Mary Grace (Bennett) Cormier (deceased). He is survived by his wife, Marie (Merlin); sons, Michael (Kim Wh...

seafarer, Merchant marine, RCN officer, Master Mariner Canadian Coast Guard instructor, NSCC instructor. Owner of a bed and breakfast, author of 3 books, lecturer of nautical history. Then he had the rest of his personal life happenings. He is warmly remembered by all who knew him. https://www.thech...

Often I get asked what is the next step in a sea going career, or people get injured and can't continue at sea. This is a nice flow chart showing options after you are done with the sea going part of your life. By clicking on each box you can read the description. Sometimes people can be merely comp...

It is with sadness, the Cottle family announces the passing of John in his 95th year, in his residence in Kanata, Ont. Loved husband of the late Beverley Coupland; loving father of Wayne (Charlene), Chris (Janine) and Diana (Rolf Friis); special grandfather to Amber (Andrew), Gwen (John), Julia (Eam...

Published: August 18, 2020 1925-2020. It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we, the family announces his passing on August 13, 2020. Jack left home in Dartmouth at a very early age and joined the Merchant Navy before making his career in the RCN for 25 years retiring as a CPO. He also se...

I'd look at a GM/ Detroit. An American early diesel for generators.


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I will fully admit, I am totally clueless, without pulling out the rules, regarding requirements for a 20 year survey on a weird little craft like this designed to haul people around. The mere fact they are talking static services such as a restaurant probably means she won't pass without a huge amo...

I'm sure that anyone that is an admiral is clueless on heat affected steel and aluminum, never mind steel that water has been sprayed on for days. The Bonhomme Richard, whose size ranks second in the U.S. Navy fleet to that of an aircraft carrier, sustained severe damage from the flames, leaving the...

I missed the ERA comments from SoTC. So yeh, give them a call, you might find that you are hireable with the other 2 courses.

just as a thought, try calling the Canadian Coast Guard and having a chat with them on what they need as a minimum to hire. They are crying for engineers. If you have your MED, ERA Course and Mariner First Aid they may give you a job, but I can't swear to it. It will give you some idea what to work ...