http://disqus.com/people/bce390bf7ae35ec0ad49015d210d4570/enFri, 25 May 2007 12:56:24 -0000http://gcaptain.disqus.com/update_empress_of_the_north8217s_long_history_ofnbsptrouble/#comment-1337434It's great to see true maritime accuracy on the coverage of this story. And I'd like to add my two cents...<br><br>My name is Christine Klimkowski, and I sail as Third Mate onboard a 853' cargo ship in the Gulf of Alaska. I am familiar with SE Alaska, since I worked onboard another small cruise ship in the area. I saw the Empress of the North on her maiden voyage in Petersberg three years ago. Although, SE Alaska is largely made up of very deep fjords, there are some shoals and rock areas. And John Konrad brings up a very good point in noting that this is not the first time this ship has run aground. But I'd like to mention that in the past 10 years a number of cruise ship have run aground in SE Alaksa with little or no press coverage. And as this area becomes more frequetly vistied by cruise ships, we must become more mindful of the toll it will have on the environment and the safety of tourists.Christine KlimkowskiMon, 14 May 2007 15:50:02 -0000http://gcaptain.disqus.com/wanted_captain_3rd_mate_038_futurenbspscapegoat/#comment-1337537Yeah-ok they're looking for a new Third Mate and Captain.....but take a look at their website-it seems they're looking for a whole new crew!Christine KlimkowskiFri, 25 May 2007 12:56:24 -0000