Russian Frigate Neustrashimy
Tims Times recently posted a bit about a recent pilotage experience on board the Russian frigate Neustrashimy. It provides an interesting snapshot inside the Russian Navy. He describes a warship without a modern navigational radar, erratic maneuvering, and an unsure draft. Certainly seems to reflect a Russian Navy that is low on resources, unorganized, and out of practice.
The IMO estimates there are 1.5 million seafarers worldwide, and this is the day we pay tribute to them all. The 25th of June has been designated by the IMO and it’s member states as “The Day of the Seafarer” as a means to pay tribute to the world’s estimated 1.5 million seafarers for the unique [...]
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Alert reminding operators of barges and tank vessels to ensure tank high velocity vent valves and vacuum valves or combination pressure/vacuum valves are maintained in proper operating condition at all times. This follows a recent marine casualty on board a chemical/oil product tanker in which a cargo tank was over [...]
