I have been several times to Alaska with my job onboard cruise vessels. And one thing is for sure, when you look at the mega ships in the fjords and bays, you get a feeling you really are part of mass tourism. You observe the small towns from the deck and it is like a moving blanket over the town, which actually are 1000s of … Continue reading Alaska, worth visiting with smaller vessels.
Today’s picture is to illustrate that when you are an Officer on a cruise ship, you have a lot of roles to fill. Doesnt matter if you are educated and employed as one of the Navigators, you need to do other parts as well. I was part of one of the ship’s Fireteams for a few years as well. The picture of myself with this … Continue reading Today’s picture.
Today’s picture, is of myself, the very first time I visited Yangon in Myanmar. Or, as som maybe still call it, Rangoon in Burma. I believe the picture was taken in December 1995. Nice shorts. đ We stopped sailing to Myanmar, after a few seasons. This due to the increased tension in the country, and the fact it was not political correct to bring money … Continue reading Today’s picture.
This picture was one of the very first pictures taken when I was deciding to maybe move temporarily to Thailand. Bangkok would be my halfway around the world home for next 2 decades. I guess we all have been acquainted with Thailand’s Tuk-Tuks. Tuk-Tuk. Rgds, Sailor Kai StĂ„le ĂdegĂ„rd Continue reading Today’s picture.
Today’s picture is taken in 1995 during my first visit to Thailand with my job. Having something to drink, and eat street food. First experience with this type of food. Expected a serious reaction. Well, it came but as an opposite one. Couldn’t “go” for 3-4 days. Enough of that đ Rgds, Sailor Kai StĂ„le ĂdegĂ„rd Continue reading Just a picture…… First visit to Thailand.
A few weeks before I went back to Europe, I decided to visit the in-laws one more time, to say see you later. As always there will be eating and drinking when people meet in Thailand. Something we visitors have learned after some time here. Actually, this socializing is very common all over the region. So we will always bring with us something we picked … Continue reading A trip to North East Thailand (Isaan) farmland.
Two Brazilian pilots and officer from the Philippines will receive the 2020 IMO Award. Two Brazilian pilots who averted an environmental disaster and an officer from the Philippines who ensured the survival of fellow passengers from a sinking vessel while off-duty will receive the 2020 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. Meeting for its 124th session (12-14 October), the IMO Council endorsed the recommendation from a … Continue reading Brazilian and Filipino seafarers to receive IMO Bravery Award.
So when we say the word cruise ships or luxury yachts, what color will it be in your imagination? Probably white, right? It is so because weâre used to seeing big white cruise ships. Now the question is whether white color is necessary, fancy or just a tradition? Different people comes out with different reasons, but are all of them true? Letâs have a look … Continue reading Why Cruise Ships And Yachts Are Mostly Painted White.
UN, maritime industry, business and union leaders warn of deepening crew change crisis which threatens trade and maritime safety. Some 400,000 seafarers from across the globe are now stranded on ships, continuing to work but unable to be relieved, in a deepening crew change crisis which threatens trade and maritime safety. During a high-level event on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (24 … Continue reading 400,000 seafarers stuck at sea as crew change crisis deepens.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marella Dream is being retired by Marella Cruises and now faces an unknown future. The 54,760-ton vessel launched in 1986 under he Home Lines banner and also spent time in the Holland America Line and Costa Cruises fleets before sailing for Thomson Cruises in 2010. Early 1980s: Home Lines orders a new ship at Meyer Werft . Named the … Continue reading A Cruise Ship History: Marella Dream.
The man was arrested under Thailandâs criminal defamation law, which has been used to silence critics and stifle dissent. The hotel that brought charges acknowledges that using the law might be âexcessive.â By Richard C. Paddock Sept. 28, 2020 An American man who lives in Thailand was unhappy that a resort hotel wanted to charge him a $15 corkage fee for bringing his own bottle of … Continue reading American Could Face Prison in Thailand After Posting Negative Reviews of a Resort
The newly stretched Star Breeze for Windstar Cruises is undergoing her first set of sea trials for Windstar Cruises having become the first of three ships to undergo the company’s $250 Million Star Plus Initiative. The stretching job at Fincantieri saw the addition of a new mid-section with 50 new suites, two new restaurants, new engines, and additional upgrades. The total capacity of the expanded ships will … Continue reading First Look As Newly-Stretched Star Breeze Leaves for Sea Trials
The Titanicâs only voyage ended in tragedy on April fifteenth, 1912. At the time of the disaster, it was the largest and most advanced ship ever constructed. Designed to carry more than 2,400 passengers and almost 900 crew members, the Titanic had certainly earned its name. But with over a century of advancement, how are todayâs cruise ships different from those of Titanicâs day? Sure, … Continue reading How are todayâs cruise ships different from those of Titanicâs day?
Thought I should write little bit about how the crewmembers socialize onboard a cruise ship when they are away from their homes for several months at the time. By the way, the feature picture in the Heading is a group of us crew members who signed off the ship in San Diego, California. We decided to take some holiday away from home, before we went home … Continue reading When a cruise Ship’s crew are socializing.
On this International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, we’re highlighting a key IMO initiative to provide cleaner air for all. Since January this year, air pollution from ships has been drastically reduced, thanks to a new rule from IMO that limits sulphur oxydes emissions. This means cleaner air and significant benefits for human health. Learn more here:Â https://bit.ly/3jS3GRO The main type of âbunkerâ oil … Continue reading Sulphur 2020 â cutting sulphur oxide emissions.
If you ever have been on a cruise, you will most likely know about the phrase “Tender Operation”. And you will remember this with not always the most happy memories. Although, many can find it interesting, by observing how the Crew perform this service. This can be the most smooth operation ever, or a very rough operation which will sometimes be stopped due to the … Continue reading When a cruise ship use the tender boats – Tender Operation.
Bangkok (CNN) â Hope is on the horizon for travelers wanting to spend their upcoming winter holidays in Thailand — provided they’re willing to spend several weeks in the kingdom and only stick to designated areas.During a public forum held late last week, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the country is aiming to allow foreign tourists to enter the country through a program dubbed “Safe and … Continue reading Thailand floats plan to welcome back international tourists in October.
Anyone who has been transiting through the Suez canal, will remember it for some time. And anyone who does it a second time will think, ahhhhh not again. Because this is one of those operations which can be exciting at first, and then very boring after a while. For me, it was exactly like that. So my pictures are from the first time many years … Continue reading Transit through the Suez Canal.
Just a little listing of the ships I have worked on, over the past decades. They have been my homes away from home, and I have the last 25+ years probably spent 15 years away (onboard) and 10 years home (ashore). First one out, was the M/V Seabourn Pride, working for Seabourn Cruise Line. Next one out was the M/V Seabourn Legend. A ship that … Continue reading My homes away from home, my ships in my career.
All right then, we are here, after a long and sometimes a bit stressful trip. With most likely change of flights for most, time differences, all the walking and then waiting at the airports, and the taxi line. Not to forget the memorable first taxi ride through the traffic to the hotel, with a let me guess, a driver who âaccidentlyâ took the wrong turn on … Continue reading My first visit to Thailand, part II.
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