Is it a universal ship think to have really dry air con? On land I have no problems but on ships I almost always wake up with the driest mouth, I have nose irritation that I can only put down to the air con. I drink more water on board than at home. It's been general cargo and small passenger ships so its not a tanker thing with any fumes. Also for those on big cruise ships, is that a thing of do they make an effort to make it more comfortable?

I have ADD/Depression on my records but currently don't take any meds because neither are an issue. I'm wondering if I can just leave that part out when reporting my conditions or if they can simply see my past prescriptions/diagnosis and will surely catch me? I've never been admitted to a hospital for either condition, they have never interfered with my work, but I worrry just having them in the past might jeopardize me passing the medical certification.

I've heard some people say to simply not mention it...

I know this will be frowned upon but can you guys share some advice?

Unloading our new Liebherr.. About 700t with the jewelry..

Hello guys. I'm a 22 year old young man from Europe and thought of working on a ship is really appealing to me. If it is a cargo ship or a yacht isn't really important to me I just want to start somewhere to gain experience. I have my STCW papers and the medical examination needed but finding a job in this field seems difficult to me. What should I do, where should I look, who should I contact? Any information and tips are greatly appreciated!

Unfortunately I don't have a after cargo picture

Hey everyone

I am doing research on superyacht wheelhouses and would love to get in touch with current or former superyacht captains to understand their needs, priorities, and preferences when it comes to the design and functionality of the wheelhouse.

Perhaps there are some here, or on some other subreddit..?

Good day sirs! I just had an accident onboard which led to a spinal lumbar t12-l2 transfusion. I have a titanium implant now in my spine. I am worried that I will not be able to sail again. The doctor is optimistic that I can comeback after my therapy. May I ask what’s your opinion regarding this. Thanks

I am currently working in the navy and looking to move to the civilian side. I do not have a degree but have quite a bit of sea time. I have personal experience running my own craft and I am enlisted. What would be the best path based on your guys experiences. I am currently applying for my TWIC. And getting my certs through the coast guard. I do not mind starting back from the bottom and working my way up. And I have no problem with extended schedules. I would like to stay deck side.

lets say you need to cross towards a towing tug but the towing tug is on your port side (red), so would that mean the towing tug should give way to you and pass on your astern instead? or do towing tugs should be the priority? im new and towing tugs always confuse me.

are there any special rules when coming across towing tugs?

I'm on rivers now, but my heart is set on the oceans horizon. I'm 37,I want to go all in as a mariner for 30 years, but I want to make the best career investment.

I'm working on the US Rivers, mostly the Ohio and a Mississippi. I'm earning my experience and sea time for a year.

I wanted to join a union next year to really take care of my family, our health care, and my retirement.

With the way this country is changing so rapidly and the idea that tariffs will all be revamped next year... my question:

Should I still go to the union next year? Go corporate owned? Government owned? Or stay where I am?

If I stay on the river and get in the wheel house/ become a pilot/ captain, in 4 years, I could make $120K-$200K. I just don't want to stay on the river forever.

Guess the type of ship

XDF LNG 2,00,000 cubic

With reference to the interpretation section of the Colregs, which of the following cannot be considered to be an ODAS?

1. a weather ship on station

2. a scientific or oceanographic buoy moored on the Grand Banks

3. a platform fixed to the bottom collecting water sampling data in Lake Ontario

4. a drifting unmanned raft gathering oceanographic data in the North Pacific.

My answer is 3, but the answer I have in the answer key is 1, which doesn't seem right to me given the definition in the colregs:

ODAS means an ocean data acquisition system that consists of any object on or in the water and is designed to collect, store or transmit samples or data relating to the marine environment or the atmosphere or to the uses thereof.

One could argue that every one of the options given fits the definition of being on or in the water, but a platform fixed to the bottom is technically on land, even if surrounded by water in every way. Thoughts?

Panorama!

Things like MHS Genesis, etc that pretty much tell your whole life story. I'm trying to gauge whether or not I should lie on a licensing app vs just try and get a waiver.

So basically when I was in middle school I was admitted to various different psychiatric wards for things ranging from suicidal ideation / attempts to anxiety induced hallucinations. High school was fine, and I was just recently diagnosed with ADHD. I am currently being prescribed Klonopin and Pregabin for anxiety, although I'm taking neither.

My question is basically this: would it be likely to be issued a waiver, or can I just omit this entirely from my coastguard health screening without much issue? I'm considering transferring from an electrical engineering degree to a maritime engineering degree, but I want to make sure that I won't be fucked come licensing time.

If it helps at all here are my diagnoses:

Depression Anxiety ADHD Asperger's (not sure how medically concrete this one is anyway)

Obviously my medical history is beyond terrible. If there are any consultants known for dealing with this type of thing, that would obviously be appreciated as well. My dream college would probably be Great Lakes Maritime, and I checked on their website and they don't have anything about this. Thanks.

I don’t know why they order chair with wheels