Just returned from an industry forum in Europe and the subject of Queen of the North arose. For the most part the community was highly surprised to see blatant open admission of drug use while at sea. I for one believe in the "civil liberties remain on the beach" when at sea policy. Seems ...

What do other marine engineers feel about the current ISO8217-2005 fuel specs? Do you think it is time for a revision? Cut limits for cat fines to 50-60ppm? Develop and implement a sound and reliable method for testing sediments and fuel stability to replace the present TSP, TSE, TSA methods? Has an...

This is a bit disturbing to see on an international website. FERRY CREW “SMOKING CANNABIS” Thursday, 18 October 2007 CANADA'S Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has issued a “Board Concern” about cannabis use aboard ferries to vessel operator BC Ferries as part of its ongoing investigation into the s...