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1 year ago
in A VHF Handheld To Float With | gCaptain.com on gCaptain
I see potential issues with a DSC handheld, if the GPS is built in. DSC numbers are registered to vessels and not radios.
A handheld is easily moved from vessel to vessel. If the DSC emergency function is used, the CG and others could be looking for the wrong vessel.
There needs to be a way to easily disable the DSC function if it exists, as I expect it does bucasue of the display on the radio.
A handheld is easily moved from vessel to vessel. If the DSC emergency function is used, the CG and others could be looking for the wrong vessel.
There needs to be a way to easily disable the DSC function if it exists, as I expect it does bucasue of the display on the radio.
1 year ago
in San francisco Oil Spill Hearings - A Response to Admiral Bone, USCG on gCaptain
Great Post! Back on 11/10/07 I wrote:
(Ed. note: What was originally reported a bump in the fog has turned out be to a major incident. I've seen posts blaming the VTS system, CG oversight of SF pilots, and the like. one thing is for sure - there will be lots of finger pointing. I believe when all is said and done the Master will bare the brunt of the blame.
Bottom line - Rule #2, Responsibility states: Nothing in these Rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master, or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these Rules or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.
Rule #19, Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility states: Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility. A power-driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver.)
(Ed. note: What was originally reported a bump in the fog has turned out be to a major incident. I've seen posts blaming the VTS system, CG oversight of SF pilots, and the like. one thing is for sure - there will be lots of finger pointing. I believe when all is said and done the Master will bare the brunt of the blame.
Bottom line - Rule #2, Responsibility states: Nothing in these Rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master, or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these Rules or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.
Rule #19, Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility states: Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility. A power-driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver.)
1 year ago
in Ship Types 101 - San Francisco Bay Bridge Oil Tanker Collision on gCaptain
Not really LMAO, next we should explain:
NUC
RAM
Constrained by Draft
Engaged in Fishing
Sailing Vessel
Power Driven Vessel
Sea Plane
WIG
NUC
RAM
Constrained by Draft
Engaged in Fishing
Sailing Vessel
Power Driven Vessel
Sea Plane
WIG
1 year ago
in Map of Effected Beaches - San Francisco / Cosco Busan Oil Spill | gCaptain.com on gCaptain
Damn, one of those beaches is a mile from my childhood home. (Richmond)
1 year ago
in gCaptain invites you to Pownce on gCaptain
Thanks John - Always something new here at gCaptain.
1 year ago
in Best Maritime Books | gCaptain.com on gCaptain
"Working on the Edge" by Spike Walker. Fishing and and Coast Guard rescues in the Bearing Sea.
Captivating
Captivating
1 year ago
in Abandon Ship Electronic Survival Kit | gCaptain.com on gCaptain
Working near coastal waters, my bag includes a cell phone, (911 & 611) work without a SIM card.
A Garmin Etrex, and an older hand held. All have backup 10 yr. lithium batteries.
A Garmin Etrex, and an older hand held. All have backup 10 yr. lithium batteries.
1 year ago
in Boston Ferry Collision | gCaptain.com on gCaptain
More basic to the discussion about electronics that might have prevented the collision should be the following of the 72 ColRegs.
2 years ago
in Collision Avoidance Tip - Call his boss! on gCaptain
There's never enough info in the hypothetical question.
Rule #2 (General Prudential) be right, don't be dead right.
Avoid Extremis (Oh Shit!)
And a mess-o-rules come into play, but most folks here know, or have already forgotten them.
Rule #2 (General Prudential) be right, don't be dead right.
Avoid Extremis (Oh Shit!)
And a mess-o-rules come into play, but most folks here know, or have already forgotten them.
2 years ago
in Cruise Ship “Voyager” Battling Storm - Video | gCaptain.com on gCaptain
YouTube..........tres cool.
2 years ago
in A Viking Ship Redesigned for Modern Use on gCaptain
Great Post, Everything old is new again.
