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Re: A Tunnel For Ships?

velu — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:13:58 -0000

wow! a neat thing if it will be put in practice. Maybe we could even have a signboard at the end of the tunnel saying, " please switch off your masthead lights." :)

Cheers,
Velu

Re: Load Up Your Agent’s Van With Amazon Prime

velu — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:43:28 -0000

I haven't used Amazon yet (yes such people do exist) , but I assume you'll need your credit card to do those purchase. See the problem that most people on ships face is that either the ship chandler needs to contact the company direct for a payment (standard 30 day payment) or needs to present the master with a voucher on which the master can make a cash payment.

I have yet to see a company that will reimburse the master on any payment made on his credit card statement.

But all the same, the idea is neat and if the management wakes up to it, could be great.

Cheers,
Velu

Re: Spotting Bridges 101 - A Basic Guide To Bridge Design

velu — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:03:36 -0000

Great link. I think you nailed it when you said that we mariners love bridges. In my last blog post I put up the picture of the Cantilever bridges off New Orleans.

Its great fun, but for some reason I'm always a bit scared of leaving my mast behind due to some error by the 3rd mates calculator.

Check it out at

http://anujvelu.blogspot.com/2008/10/mississipp...

Cheers,
Velu

Re: Top 10 Anti-Piracy Weapons For Future Use In Somalia

velu — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:44:04 -0000

An Excellent post. I think the #2 option of LRAD is the most promising one. The #1 option of not paying ransom is unpractical. If the Ship owner doesn't pay ransom, how is he supposed to get his ship back? There is no government and the warships sure arn't doing anything.

Plus how does he secure the release of the ships crew. We sure can't wait to pay ransom till 10 percent of the crew is executed.

I think the #1 deterrent to piracy would be a warship with a big gun.

Cheers,
Velu

Re: Survicing Hurricane Ike - Galeveston

velu — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:41:44 -0000

I went in to Texas city the day before and the place is a mess. The Galveston Texas cite pilots are still operating out of one of the pilots house.

I did wave at the Houston pilots boat incase oneeighteen was in there. :)

Cheers,
Velu

PSoneeighteen - you sure do have a sweet ride.

Re: A Viking Ship Redesigned for Modern Use

velu — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:26:31 -0000

Wow! That is one sweet looking ship. :)

Re: Wakeup Call: The Road to STCW Compliance Starts to Get Bumpy…

velu — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:22:49 -0000

Well back home in India, the STCW has been in place for a while, and they are thinking of something similar to the TWIC out there as well. Lets see how it all turns out.

Good luck

Cheers,
Velu