Monthly Archives: June 2017
G CAPTAIN on ACX CRYSTAL v FITZGERALD COLLISION
By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Every ship, regardless of nationality or purpose, is required to carry one terse book. This book is titled the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions but is better known by its acronym “COLREGS”. The chapters are short … Continue reading
USS FITZGERALD v ACX CRYSTAL
In the same bit of sea from Lloyds List 19 Jun 2017 Micheal Grey AMID all the larger tragedies in recent days, the fatal collision between the US warship USS Fitzgerald and the containership ACX Crystal, 56 miles off the … Continue reading
PASSING DOWN THE KNOWLEDGE
by Michael Grey WHO remembers this helpful advice — “when in danger, or in doubt — run in circles, scream and shout”? That is not entirely correct; the real advice, written in night order books in every language, on every … Continue reading
WELLINGTON BRANCH MEETING DATES
The Wellington Branch will hold a meeting at the Bolton Hotel, 12 Bolton Street, commencing 1200, light luncheon at 1230 and Speaker 1300. Luncheon at member cost of $25. Bar facilities will be available to your own account. Car parking is available … Continue reading