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Re: A Viking Ship Redesigned for Modern Use

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:31:05 -0000

Great Post, Everything old is new again.

Re: Cruise Ship “Voyager” Battling Storm - Video | gCaptain.com

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 11:36:51 -0000

YouTube..........tres cool.

Re: Collision Avoidance Tip - Call his boss!

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:21:51 -0000

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.

Re: Boston Ferry Collision | gCaptain.com

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:48:23 -0000

More basic to the discussion about electronics that might have prevented the collision should be the following of the 72 ColRegs.

Re: Abandon Ship Electronic Survival Kit | gCaptain.com

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:08:06 -0000

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.

Re: Best Maritime Books | gCaptain.com

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:42:13 -0000

"Working on the Edge" by Spike Walker. Fishing and and Coast Guard rescues in the Bearing Sea.

Captivating

Re: Watchstander Fatigue - Sleeping on Watch

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:49:43 -0000

Great stuff John.

Re: How not to anchor a ship - Video

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:57:15 -0000

Nice PFD

Re: iPhone winner announcement

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:26:22 -0000

Way to go Kiran, very cool beans.

Re: hawaii superferry - a ship captain’s perspective

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:10:11 -0000

Amen

Re: Pasha Bulker Incident Report - Nearly Unbelievable

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 10:21:08 -0000

Good stuff John,

Like my Momma always said, "Stupid is, as stupid does!"

Re: gCaptain invites you to Pownce

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:21:25 -0000

Thanks John - Always something new here at gCaptain.

Re: Nautical Word of the Day - Allision | gCaptain.com

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:10:39 -0000

Thanks Mr. Rogers:

Allision - that's a big word. Can you say that?

Re: Map of Effected Beaches - San Francisco / Cosco Busan Oil Spill | gCaptain.com

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:13:17 -0000

Damn, one of those beaches is a mile from my childhood home. (Richmond)

Re: Ship Types 101 - San Francisco Bay Bridge Oil Tanker Collision

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:20:20 -0000

Not really LMAO, next we should explain:

NUC
RAM
Constrained by Draft
Engaged in Fishing
Sailing Vessel
Power Driven Vessel
Sea Plane
WIG

Re: San francisco Oil Spill Hearings - A Response to Admiral Bone, USCG

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:15:30 -0000

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.)

Re: A VHF Handheld To Float With | gCaptain.com

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:28:38 -0000

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.

Re: Maritime Monday Moving to gCaptain

Capt. Richard Rodriugez — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:33:24 -0000

Tres Cool