Category Archives: Dodgy ships

Full City

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Tim

“Full City” the Panamanian flagged bulker that recently ran aground off the coast of Norway and caused an oil spill when her bunker tank got holed. In dry dock after being cleaned up and awaiting repair. The view from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dodgy ships, Grounding | 5 Comments

ISM in a box

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Tim

A picture of the pilot boat rounding the stern. The ISM code for all the land lubbers “International Safety Management (ISM) Code” means the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention. Which is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Dodgy ships, From the ship, Language, Maritime, pinch of salt required | 1 Comment

Blockade

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Tim

Just in on the Navigation warnings satellite printer, a Blockade planned by French Fishermen, it reads, Quote “NAVAREA TWO 091/09 – DOVER STRAIT TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME A GROUP OF FRENCH FISHING VESSELS INTENDS TO BLOCKADE AND/OR HAMPER SHIPPING PROCEEDING IN … Continue reading →

Posted in Dodgy ships, Fishing, France, French | 2 Comments

Crazy Ivan

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Tim

There are ways of doing things well, and ways of doing things disastrously. The difference usually means thinking. Planning helps. Experience is an advantage, not always necessary. Knowledge can have a bearing on things and usually does when you put … Continue reading →

Posted in Dodgy ships, From the ship, Maritime, On the ship, collision, mad captains | 4 Comments

Wanted Pirates

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Tim

Fancy a Change of Course for new and exciting employment opportunities! Established already in the 1600′s our company has been providing pirate solutions for generations. Due to rapid expansion within our sector we now have immediate vacancies for the following … Continue reading →

Posted in Dodgy ships, Pirates, mad captains, pinch of salt required | 9 Comments