Category Archives: bridges

Fatigue & The Knock on Effect

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Tim

Lack of sleep, one of the disadvantages of the job. Of course we have lots of rules about hours of rest that should be are obeyed, I don’t know if I get tired of the rules or just from being … Continue reading →

Posted in Antwerp, Belgium, On the ship, Pilot, Pilotage, bridges, cigarettes, coffee, pinch of salt required | 8 Comments

Why I was late….

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Tim

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St. Patricks cross

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Tim

The only thing vaguely Irish from my bridge view is the final addition to the Union Jack that is fluttering merrily in the breeze here in London, namely St Patricks cross (inserted after the act of Union 1801), which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Irish, Norn Iron, On the ship, Politics, UK, bridges, flags and emblems | 9 Comments

Pont de Normandie

Posted on June 10, 2006 by Tim

The Normandy Bridge or Pont de Normandie as the locals might say in the local parley, having passed under this bridge on ships dozens of times up and down to Rouen and Port Jerome and other scenic spots on the … Continue reading →

Posted in France, On the ship, bridges, concrete | 1 Comment