How could we not see this coming? — Part II
Beyond all of the political partisan finger-pointing and blame gaming going on during this global…
How could we not see this coming? — Part I
“It’s all fun and games until somebody goes over the handlebars.” This bicycle riding metaphor…
Mariners must be extra careful and take Covid-19 seriously
Crew change just got a lot more complicated and risky. And everything else is now…
The Crazy Ivan — Part III
There are several possible variations on the basic 180° Crazy Ivan maneuver. One day I…
The Crazy Ivan — Part II
The Crazy Ivan maneuver, as practiced by the Soviet submarine commanders, entailed a rapid 180°…
The Crazy Ivan — Part I
Present and future tugboating continues to change with technological advances. That’s why it’s important that…
Voyage plans and intensifying storms — Part III
A recent tragic example exists of what may happen to vessels that, for whatever the…
Voyage plans and intensifying storms — Part II
The atmospheric and oceanic conditions that are conducive to rapid intensification are essentially the same…
Voyage plans and intensifying storms — Part I
As we enter the final stretch of the Northern Hemisphere’s official hurricane season, I warily…
Protection and safety — Part V
So, what actually distinguishes a best practice from a good practice? Or what differentiates a…