Messing About In Ships

Episode 22 of Messing About In Ships has launched.

(73 minutes)

Download MP3: Messing About In Ships podcast episode 22 May 8, 2008

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Episode 21 of Messing About In Ships has launched.

(39 minutes)

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Episode 20 of Messing About In Ships has launched.

(46 minutes)

Episode 19 of Messing About In Ships has launched.

(49 minutes)

Download MP3: Messing About In Ships Episode 19 - April 17, 2008

News

Return of the Artful Blogger

Listener/reader comments

Career Change.

I recently found your podcast. Thank you, I enjoy it. I have been on boats(recreational) since before I could walk. You talk a bit about jobs in the maritime fields. What opportunities exist for someone like me? I am about to turn 40. I am a project Manager involved with building efficiency and renewable energy projects
What type of training would be involved.

Thanks,

Craig

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Sea Stories

John –

General News of the week

Peter –

In Weak Rivets, Possible Key to Titanic’s Doom

Internet Ports of Call

John –

Maritime Mashups (TBA)
Maritime Blogroll

Peter –

New Bedford Whaling Museum

Messing About In Ships podcast episode # 18 has launched.

(56 minutes)

Download MP3 file: Messing About In Ships Episode 18 (April 10, 200

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News

Indiana Dunes Hosts Severe Weather Program on April 13

gCaptain about to announce A Maritime Wiki - email Robert Hart ( robert {at} gcaptain.com) for a beta invitation.

Storm Watch

Due to scheduling Robin Storm recorded Storm Watch separately this week. CLICK HERE to listen.

Listener/reader comments

Christiaan Connover – “So I feel like a fool that I only got around to listening to this episode today. Thanks for the endorsement!”

Listener Chart

Timothy Konrad – Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe
Dad of a Mariner – Winchester, KY
Angela O – Toronto
David – Virginia
AJ - Anchorage, Alaska
Christiaan Connover – Mass Maritime, Buzzards Bay, MA

Sea Stories

John:

Cocsco Busan

Pirated Cruiseship off Somalia

• La Ponant Captured by Pirates

Queen of the West Engineroom fire today.

• Queen Of The West Fire - gCaptain
• My Time On The Mississippi & the Queen Of The West

National Geographic Channel Americas Port Television Show & Show Blog

Peter – 2008 SOCP Conference on maritime education for primary and secondary schools. (Ships Operations Cooperative Program

Internet Ports of Call (10/40)

John – San Francisco Ship Traffic Map.

Peter – Flickr.com

• gCaptain’s Flickr Account
• gCaptain’s Favorite Ship Photos

This week we bring you the real life experience obtaining a TWIC ( Transportation Worker’s Identification Card ) with Captain Kelly Sweeney, monthly contributor to Professional Mariner magazine and author of From the Bridge: Authentic Modern Sea Stories.

For more real life experiences in obtaining TWICs visit the TWIC Page of gCaptain’s Forum.

Download MP3 file: Messing About In Ships 17 - TWIC

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Shownotes:

Who must obtain a TWIC:

According to NVIC 03-07, the following individuals must obtain a TWIC:

“1) All credentialed U.S. merchant mariners with active credentials. This includes all persons holding a Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner License, Merchant Mariner Document, or Certificate of Registry;

“2) Anyone allowed unescorted access to secure areas of U.S.-flagged vessels, facilities, and Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities subject to 33 CFR Parts 104, 105, and 106 respectively (hereafter referred to as vessels and facilities);

“3) A vessel pilot;

“4) All individuals working aboard towing vessels that push, pull or haul alongside tank vessels.”

Source

Messing About In Ships podcast episode #16 has launched.

(54 minutes)

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News

Indiana Dunes Hosts Severe Weather Program on April 13

The Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center is hosting a special weather program, titled “Severe Weather and You” on at 2pm, Sunday April 13. The special speaker, Rob Stormer, holds twin engineering degrees and is a Senior Master Salvor handling ship accidents worldwide. He is also a Skywarn severe weather storm spotter and tornado chaser and has spotted and chased storms both shore-side and at sea.

Rob will emphasize severe weather preparedness, and also discuss local severe weather phenomena that is experienced along the Great Lakes. In addition, a real life disaster tabletop exercise using the audience to role play first responders will be demonstrated to fully grasp severe weather response.

Though the program is free, there is the standard park gate fee of $5 for Indiana vehicles and $10.00 for out of state vehicles. Annual park passes are available. For more information about this program or others at Indiana Dunes State Park contact the Nature Center at (219) 926-1390.  Keep an eye on Robin Storm’s Severe Weather Watch for more information.

Listener/reader comments

David Toste – Hi Peter, just wanted to drop you a quick email since your always wondering about your listeners. I’m located just outside of Toronto(Canada), not in the Maritime biz, but a sailor on Lake Ontario. I believe I heard about the podcast on Furled Sails Podcast and have been listening almost right from the being. Really enjoy it even thought I’m not in the biz.

Listener Chart

Kristinn Soffanias Runarsson – “Great podcast! listener from Iceland.”

Storm Watch with Rob Stormer

Sea Stories

John – Queen of the North TSB safety board

Peter – London Bridge Twitter

• Twitter
• Peter’s Twitter Page
• John’s Twitter Page
  
• Sailing Twitter Pack

How the Red Cross uses Twitter during disasters (Hint: So can YOU)

Internet Ports of Call

John – Lloyds List blog

Peter – Daily Source Code

Send Comments

1. show blog – messingaboutinships.com
2. email – podcast@messingaboutinships.com
3. gcaptain.com (Blog, Maritime News Discoverer, Mariner Forums & Nautical Webtools)
4. sea-fever.org
5. skype: maispodcast
6. (206) 973-7000

Music

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Messing About In Ships podcast episode #15 has launched.

(46 minutes)

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Listener/reader comments

MAIS - Thanks for the mention in episode 14, but Mataroa, a Polynesian word, is pronounced mat-a-rower. The original Mataroa (1922-1957) was a Shaw Savill liner on the New Zealand run. I’ve kept the name for a 30 foot steel off-shore ketch, now based at Lyttelton.

MAIS - Frank – WTF was with the marine wx band broadcast cut into the podcast???

Jerry – Great stuff! I really enjoy listening to your podcast.
I do often have a problem with audio level. John is often tough to hear so I turn up the volume and then Peter is way to loud. I understand the the difficulties especially when John is away on sea duty.
Interesting subjects, great interviews, keep up the great job.

Listener Chart

S/V Frenasi – “Listener Renoun usually messes around with boats here and in surrounding waters.”

Bill B – Hi Guys, Really enjoy the podcasts! I’m a former schooner captain and deep sea chief mate (still keep up the license) but now working ashore and keeping up with my teenage kids… Keep up the good work!

Storm Watch with Rob Stormer

Sea Stories

John – National Sleep Awareness Week

Tips - How To stay Awake On Watch

Peter – To London 2012: Jettison the logo but don’t abandon the ship

Internet Ports of Call

John – Stumble Upon

-John’s Stumble Account

-Peter’s Stumble Account

Peter – Maritime Compass

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Messing About In Ships podcast episode #14 has launched.

Messing About In Ships podcast episode #13 has launched.