COLUMN | Communication as a safety tool [Tug Times]
In my last column I criticised the manning of a tug – not because the crew were female, but because there were only two of them.
In my last column I criticised the manning of a tug – not because the crew were female, but because there were only two of them.
It was heartening to read a recent report about British Columbia’s first all-female tug crew, who are also believed to be the first in the history of...
Two stories from the past year remain in my memory, the first of which was a case before the court in Puck, Poland, concerning an accident in nearby...
A friend recently told me we must do more to protect non-binary people at sea.
A wise old bird who was given the unenviable task of teaching me to drive a supply boat told me early in the process that I should never take the boat...
Hard at his labour Suddenly he reels Death came behind him And struck up his heels – Unknown author The above rhyme was not found in a Christmas cracker,...
Nobody ever accused me of suffering from common sense, but I hope I can recognise it in others. One of the joys of writing for Baird Maritime is that...
Many readers will be saddened to hear that Keith Rusby passed away in January at the age of 95. Keith was born in South Australia and lied about his...
Things can change, there’s always changes I want to try some rearranging, I say Drop the pilot, try my balloon Drop the monkey, smell my perfume –...
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