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ON DECK Vol 2 No 4 May 1939 (Part 2)

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ON DECK Vol 2 No 4 May 1939 (Part 1)

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ON DECK Vol 2 No 1- September 1938

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ON DECK Vol 1 No 2 – November 1937

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LESS AUTHORITY BUT MORE RESPONSIBILITY – A GROWING PROBLEM

The position of the Ship Master, apparently enshrined in centuries of law, custom and practice, is showing evidence of strain in the light of 21st century ship operation and management. The Master’s traditional authority is widely perceived as being diminished … Continue reading

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VALE

It is with regret that we report the deaths of two former members of our company. Ian Mackay K.St.J., LLB,  Master Mariner, Barrister and Solicitor, passed away on 15 August. He obtained his Masters Certificate when with Port Line. On coming … Continue reading

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HANJIN: TIP OF THE ICEBERG

From Lloyds List Friday 23 September 2016 by Paul Slater The Hanjin bankruptcy came as no surprise as its attempts to restructure and reduce its commitments to the very large number of chartered-in ships failed. The complexity of the effects … Continue reading

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MERCHANT NAVY DAY

Merchant Navy Day,  03 September 2016, was celebrated at various ports around New Zealand. In Wellington, a service was held in the Hall of Memories, National War Memorial attended by 12o invited guests. Outside the New Zealand Red Ensign was … Continue reading

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SITUATION VACANT – MASTER MARINER

Napier Marine consultant / DPA Good knowledge of MLC,ISM & ISPS systems and regulations Would suit semi retired Master part time / Full time Call for a chat Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ … Continue reading

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COLLISIONS STILL OCCUR TOO FREQUENTLY

A major collision over the weekend involving two containerships off Ningbo, China caused severe damage to both ships and fire on board one of them. No serious injuries to the crews of either vessel were reported. The collision involved the Maersk … Continue reading

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