Maritime

Brazilian and Filipino seafarers to receive IMO Bravery Award.

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.

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Cruise Industry, Maritime, Travel

Why Cruise Ships And Yachts Are Mostly Painted White.

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 we’re 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? Let’s have a look … Continue reading Why Cruise Ships And Yachts Are Mostly Painted White.

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Maritime, Travel

400,000 seafarers stuck at sea as crew change crisis deepens.

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.

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Cruise Industry, Travel

A Cruise Ship History: Marella Dream.

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.

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Money, money, money………..from destroyed Norwegian nature.

The destruction of the Norwegian nature is continuing.The number of people against this crime has increased, but unfortunately not fast enough.So soon we will pass the point of no return, and the guilty politicians will be long gone,and as always claim they just did what was right there and then. Most of my friends, family members, colleagues and x-colleagues live their regular, fairly good lives, … Continue reading Money, money, money………..from destroyed Norwegian nature.

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Thailand, Travel

American Could Face Prison in Thailand After Posting Negative Reviews of a Resort

The man was arrested under Thailand’s 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 “excessive.” 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

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Cruise Industry, Maritime, Travel

First Look As Newly-Stretched Star Breeze Leaves for Sea Trials

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

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Cruise Industry, Travel

How are today’s cruise ships different from those of Titanic’s day?

The Titanic’s 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 today’s cruise ships different from those of Titanic’s day? Sure, … Continue reading How are today’s cruise ships different from those of Titanic’s day?

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Norway willing to destroy their nature….to save it.

It is a hot topic these days. I am talking about the windmills of course. Not because people do not want clean energy and want to make a better environment. But because many have now understood this is more than just a green initiative. It is a money making industry, which in the end of the day only think about one thing…..profit. And profit they … Continue reading Norway willing to destroy their nature….to save it.

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Career, Cruise Industry, Maritime, Travel

When a cruise Ship’s crew are socializing.

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.

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Maritime, Travel

Sulphur 2020 – cutting sulphur oxide emissions.

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: https://bit.ly/3jS3GRO The main type of “bunker” oil … Continue reading Sulphur 2020 – cutting sulphur oxide emissions.

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Literature, TV & Films

Rocks and hard places — COLLIN PIPRELL, in reality

In an earlier post I promised to expand on a recent incident where I pulled the pin on a conversational grenade. Yeah, and then I dropped that word ‘niggardly’ right into the middle of a chat. I’ll begin by saying that to label a certain world leader a corrupt and ignorant buffoon is merely to… Rocks and hard places — COLLIN PIPRELL, in reality I like … Continue reading Rocks and hard places — COLLIN PIPRELL, in reality

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Maritime

World Maritime Day – Thursday 24 September.

This Thursday 24 September will be World Maritime Day. Watch the online celebration here: https://bit.ly/33OTO4Hwith lively discussions surrounding our theme, Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet, with our impressive guests. “Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet” is the World Maritime theme for 2020. This will provide an opportunity to raise awareness of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and showcase the work that the … Continue reading World Maritime Day – Thursday 24 September.

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Career, Cruise Industry, Travel

When a cruise ship use the tender boats – Tender Operation.

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.

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Thailand, Travel

Thailand floats plan to welcome back international tourists in October.

Bangkok (CNN) — 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.

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Cruise Industry, Travel

Transit through the Suez Canal.

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.

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Career, Cruise Industry

My homes away from home, my ships in my career.

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.

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Thailand, Travel

My first visit to Thailand, part II.

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 “accidently” took the wrong turn on … Continue reading My first visit to Thailand, part II.

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Thailand, Travel

Remember your first time to Thailand?

Thailand, oh yes, still an exotic destination for many, including myself. Anyone remember the first time you went to Thailand? I have been 45-50 times inn and out of Thailand, due to my work, but still remember clearly the first time. The first you notice after the loooooong flight, is when you leave the air conditioned air-plane, to walk into the jetway, which leads into the … Continue reading Remember your first time to Thailand?

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