Monthly Archives: January 2008

Hoist the mainsail

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Tim

I witnessed a rare event when I saw the boys on the Adrianople from Limassol doing a lifeboat drill while alongside in Foynes, Co. Limerick. The rarity of the event was the state of her lifeboat, from what I can … Continue reading →

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The Vomit

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Tim

“Vomit Point” and “The Vomit” are two interestingly named geographic points on the chart near St. Annes Head outside Milford Haven in Wales. They may have nothing whatsoever to do with getting sick, but I’m sure there are plenty of … Continue reading →

Posted in Maritime, UK, Wales, passengers | 1 Comment

You can’t beat the Taxman

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Tim

Sooner or later you get caught. I thought that I had a great scam worked out, buy an article on the internet from the US and get it shipped by UPS to me. Great door to door service sign on … Continue reading →

Posted in Tax, Unified Stations of Amurikay | 7 Comments

Repubblica di Genova

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Tim

Distant shot of the ship that was lying on it’s side in Antwerp taken through a lens of a binoculars. She is in dock in Antwerp being repaired after her capsizing IMC has a detailed report. http://www.imcbrokers.com/blog/2007/11/19/repubblica-di-genova-towed-to-drydock/ I was tempted … Continue reading →

Posted in Antwerp, Belgium, Shipping, Sinking, accident, capsize, ship spotting | 3 Comments

Behind Bars

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Tim

The Chief Officer from the Wilson Garston http://timstimes.net/2007/12/30/drunken-sailor/ that ran aground on Christmas Day received a prison sentence of 3 months for “grovsjöfylleri” as they say in Swedish. For being drunk in charge of a ship in other words. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Bulkers, Dodgy ships, From Sweden, Grounding, Sweden, accident | 1 Comment