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by Steamboat Al
Mon Mar 16, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Caution CAI Logistics, Commodore Straits/Chaulk Determinatio
Replies: 5
Views: 6028

Re: Caution CAI Logistics, Commodore Straits/Chaulk Determinatio

Well they got her off the bottom. Would love to know the outcome of this mess. :lol: While I can't read French what I do see is it appears as if the bill is around $1,000,000 Have fun Andrew & Dave Chaulk, glad I didn't waste any more of my time working for you. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mpo...
by Steamboat Al
Thu Jan 15, 2015 1:03 pm
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Chaulk Determination/Commodore Straits
Replies: 3
Views: 2469

Re: Chaulk Determination/Commodore Straits

Thats what I would call a sure bet. When I left that junkpile it was under arrest for not paying their port fees and it was obvious the project was being run by idiots that did not have a clue as to what they were doing. All I heard for the week I was there was "take it apart" "take i...
by Steamboat Al
Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:14 pm
Forum: Crew Mess
Topic: Chaulk Determination/Commodore Straits
Replies: 3
Views: 2469

Chaulk Determination/Commodore Straits

Just got word from a friend yesterday the Chaulk Determination/Commodore Straits has sunk in Trois Riviers, Quebec on December 26th 2014.
by Steamboat Al
Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:41 am
Forum: Available Positions
Topic: Hiring all ranks of Marine Engineers for Cruise Ferry in BC
Replies: 15
Views: 18308

Re: Hiring all ranks of Marine Engineers for Cruise Ferry in BC

Hi Martin

It will be interesting to see if he even answers you. I'll bet though the government won't do damn thing about it after all they have been trying to kill the marine industry for over 60 years.

Cheers Al
by Steamboat Al
Sat Aug 09, 2014 6:57 pm
Forum: Available Positions
Topic: Hiring all ranks of Marine Engineers for Cruise Ferry in BC
Replies: 15
Views: 18308

Re: Hiring all ranks of Marine Engineers for Cruise Ferry in BC

As I read this I have to wonder why on earth would I apply for one of these positions when I can get a job with a friend of mine as a labourer for $35.00/hour plus bonuses for working night shift no CoC required either. No doubt the TFW's will get the preferential treatment here from our government ...
by Steamboat Al
Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:27 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Caution CAI Logistics, Commodore Straits/Chaulk Determinatio
Replies: 5
Views: 6028

Re: Caution CAI Logistics, Commodore Straits/Chaulk Determinatio

I stand corrected, they finally paid me, but there are other problems !!!!
by Steamboat Al
Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:36 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Applying for work @ BC Ferries
Replies: 7
Views: 10279

Re: Applying for work @ BC Ferries

Well I see Chris Strange and the rest of her "professional HR" people are back at it again trying to hire engineers with 1st & 2nd class CoC's. Just remember they want you to be an oiler and even if you have 30 or more years of experience of being a marine Engineer you will still be co...
by Steamboat Al
Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Applying for work @ BC Ferries
Replies: 7
Views: 10279

Re: Applying for work @ BC Ferries

Hi

I forwarded your comment to my friends at BCF's. A little public questioning of their practices might wake someone up!!

Cheers Al
by Steamboat Al
Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:21 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Applying for work @ BC Ferries
Replies: 7
Views: 10279

Applying for work @ BC Ferries

I just thought I would pass along my recent experience with applying for work at BC Ferries. A few weeks back I met with a C/E friend of mine regarding what it was like to work at the ferries, I have avoided applying for many years but now I thought I would like to settle down a little and now might...
by Steamboat Al
Sat Mar 16, 2013 12:40 am
Forum: F.W.E
Topic: Gordon Fenwick
Replies: 1
Views: 3677

Gordon Fenwick

Gordon Fenwick retired Principal Surveyor for ABS passed away on March 4/13. A Celebration of Life will be held at the residence on March 24 at 14:00. The address is 3324 Westmount Rd West Vancouver.
by Steamboat Al
Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:57 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine information- Werskpoor
Replies: 9
Views: 9333

Re: Engine information- Werskpoor

I'd like to take a guess that it's a TMAB 398, I've worked on plently of them. But we will wait and see what it really turns out to be.
by Steamboat Al
Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:45 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Coast Guard positions for already licensed?
Replies: 12
Views: 15939

Re: Coast Guard positions for already licensed?

It really does not matter which region I was in there is simply no excuse for this treatment to occur. The best part is, is that it's not over yet I finished work back in October and it only took them 4 weeks to pay me for Sept & Oct wow I guess I should be thankful for that but now I would like...
by Steamboat Al
Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Coast Guard positions for already licensed?
Replies: 12
Views: 15939

Re: Coast Guard positions for already licensed?

Sorry but I'm afraid I might be being a little misunderstood for my "opinions" but my experience with the CCG was not bad when one looks at it in perspective of sorts. The ships crew were professional to the core the pay was good, the ships are well maintained but when it comes to how the ...
by Steamboat Al
Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:35 am
Forum: General Job topics
Topic: Coast Guard positions for already licensed?
Replies: 12
Views: 15939

Re: Coast Guard positions for already licensed?

So you want to work for the Coast Guard eh.. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I don't have Dartmouth's # but here is Sarnia & Victoria's contact stuff Sarnia Crewing Officer: Helen Polyak-Gartner Helen.Polyak-Gartner@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Victoria Crewing Officer: Lorraine Brownrigg lorraine.brownrigg@dfo-mpo.gc...
by Steamboat Al
Sun Oct 25, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Speed - Power - RPM - Pitch Question
Replies: 20
Views: 17137

Re: Speed - Power - RPM - Pitch Question

Hi guy's I hate to tell ya this but "Steamboat Al" is the Chief Engineer and Mike in my cadet so I had him answer the other question for the other fellow about his career as for me, well I've been sailing for 32 years and I started out as an oiler/fireman and worked my way up back when you...