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A place to post, read and discuss all matters nautical, both freshwater and marine.

A place to post, read and discuss all matters nautical, both freshwater and marine.

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Drug testing

Hello 👋 I used to consume thc/cbd containing products once in a while ( legal products ). In a month or two I will do drug test prior embarkation which I don’t think will be an issue because I’m not a heavy user I will be clean for almost four months or more. What if I fail a hair test when I’m in the ship. Can I get in trouble for consuming legal products months before my embarkation?

5 Comments
2025/01/22
16:42 UTC

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I need some help with a game

I'm making a alt history game and need to know some basics of ship building.

I understand there are numerous factors that affect speed, but I only need some somewhat accurate equations for calculating speed EXAMPLE: bow angle = every one less degree adds 1 knot per hour, but subtracts 2 tons of carrying capacity

I need the following:

Total area of sails (feet) =

Bow wave height (inches) =

Draft (feet) =

Weight on draft (tons) =

Bow angle (degrees) =

If I should add some other factor please let me know, but do remember that this is meant to be a board game.

2 Comments
2025/01/12
00:51 UTC

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Summer Internship/Job

Hi!! As the title reads I'm looking for a summer internship or job for this upcoming summer. I love boats and traveling and really want to continue growing my knowledge and skills of the marine industry. I am almost in my last year of college and need an internship or job as a school credit to graduate. So if anyone could give any advice please let me know! My major is Business with a concentration in retail and minor in advertising and PR. I have prior work experience in finance and hospitality. Thank you! xxx

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2025/01/10
00:29 UTC

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150GT ticket transport Canada sea time question

I’m currently in the process of acquiring my 60gt limited ticket and I would like to one day get my 150gt ticket. My question is how is sea time recorded and presented to a transport Canada examiner for a 150 ton ticket? For the 60gt ticket it’s a print out form that affectively works like a log book where you fill out your day and information until you have 2 months under your belt. How does it work for 150gt and above? Do you just get a letter from the captain or do you have to reconcile a letter with pay stubs that show hours?

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2024/12/28
10:44 UTC

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I have a question about my eng1

Hi I’m getting my eng1 but I do smoke weed occasionally and was wondering how big of an issue is it if it get detected during the test I know when it comes to being on the ships none of that it allowed but my main concern is during my test because working on the ships is a goal for this upcoming year

5 Comments
2024/12/21
22:38 UTC

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WA state ferries

I am trying to get a position w the ferries but I haven't had any communication and I've put in several applications. Am I too old? (50) They are super short staffed and they keep advertising for the same jobs. Any advice?

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2024/12/12
01:10 UTC

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Deckhands on fresh water who smoke cannabis, how?

I’ve heard some say they use cannabis off the boat at home sometimes. My company does randoms and I’m just curious how does one enjoy themselves without popping positive.

I have a prescription and can smoke legally, though I can’t with my current job and it really sucks. It helps with my anxiety and insomnia and I just would rather smoke on my days off than drink. Thoughts?

11 Comments
2024/12/02
06:38 UTC

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Is this a common occurrence with GPS tracking on maritime tracker.

I'm just messing around on the maritime tracker, and every boat in this area seems to follow the same pattern, is this a common error and what does it mean?

https://preview.redd.it/4wmpv2fn144e1.png?width=1458&format=png&auto=webp&s=bfef3a43ed3cc743db7b5fd374f0ce99c314dfd3

https://preview.redd.it/ytwdwz0t144e1.png?width=989&format=png&auto=webp&s=698988b712801972dd94d81c1b80fa70819743d9

3 Comments
2024/11/30
21:55 UTC

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I am a cadet in my last year of study. I am writing my dissertation on the opinions of seafarers on the decarbonisation of future marine power and would very much appreciate it if you could fill it out. Im looking for responses from anyone that works at sea, from cadets to masters.

4 Comments
2024/11/22
17:12 UTC

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Chief Mates in UK

How much time did it take for you to clear you Chief mates and courses, and which are the best college/university you would suggest.

1 Comment
2024/11/19
07:57 UTC

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Possible to get a crew job by asking around?

I'm a broke white person who's lived in south/east asia for several years. I don't have the money to return to my country of birth, but I would like to get to a country which is nearer to it than to here.

Is it possible to do this by going to a port city and asking around? Are there any legal problems or dangers I should be aware of? Can I expect payment as well? I should hope I could, but I don't know how everything works.

Which southeast asian country I'm currently in doesn't matter. I'm willing to go to the next one over if it'll get me to North or South America more safely.

2 Comments
2024/11/17
13:08 UTC

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Time systems in Celestial Navigation

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2024/11/09
19:24 UTC

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OUPV Captains license income

I recently passed my OUPV test and filled out all the forms except one. I should be able to send all my paperwork off and start the wait for my license.

I have a skiff and plan to run fly fishing and light tackle charters in my local waters.

I’m running the figures of my potential income and have taken into account fishing licenses, permits, approximate boat and trailer maintenance / repairs, fuel,

My costs are low considering I’m running a small skiff that’s easy to tow, good on fuel and I’m poling most of the time. I also have connections in the industry (although I need to develop more) to get better prices on good products.

The income figures come in looking decent even considering it’s a lot of work on and off the water.

My question is what am I missing? I often times see guides complain about pay being very low. I can certainly see where profits could get eaten up quickly but it seems like if you are cautious to keep expenses low and spend wisely, profits could be decent.

Any insight on this?

I know it has been asked but any other thoughts on ways to make income using this license?

Considering upgrading to my masters later depending on where this leads.

I’m located in Florida for reference.

8 Comments
2024/11/04
23:00 UTC

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How I would find my first cadetship if I had to start all over again

0 Comments
2024/10/28
18:13 UTC

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Mass Maritime uniforms

Any recent grads want to get rid of old uniforms or know where to buy an extra set for inspections?

4 Comments
2024/10/27
14:11 UTC

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