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Watertight Doors are made for a Reason
From Jay Frye:
I heard word that a pushboat (not one of ours), sank at 6 mile  point on LMR around 0410 this morning(July 13, 2008).
One of our wheelman while coming out of Industrial Locks on the M/V TEXIAN, heard the panic of the voices on the radio and it sounded like an unpleasant situation taking place at 6 Mile Point. The base information I have is that a light fleetboat had a collision with a tow. That the vessel sank instantly, quote "Instantly". I heard everyone on the vessel went in the water and were amazingly recovered.
The wheelman that reported this incident to me, called his crew together and discussed the importance of all doors being closed while in the river, sound, bay or conditions that warrant doors being closed. And keeping them closed as the watch goes on maintaining your water tight integrity.
Captains and Relief Captains - please review this subject with you crew and reinforce the importance of keeping water tight doors closed when they are underway.
I have seen to many fleet boats working on river with doors recklessly open. This may have had nothing to do with incident, however the vessel went down "Instantly", indicating the doors were open.
Jay
Tugboat sinks in river
Monday, July 14, 2008
From staff reports
A 56-foot tugboat sank in the Mississippi River near Westwego early Sunday, but no injuries were reported, the Coast Guard said.
The Coast Guard established a mile-long safety zone in the river so vessel traffic can safely pass around the sunken Ruby E. It said it is working with the Army Corps of Engineers to try to river completely reopened to vessel traffic and with the Port of New Orleans to salvage the vessel.
The cause of the incident is under investigation, said Petty Officer Jaclyn Young, Coast Guard spokeswoman |
Training Newsletter Archives Now Available
You can now look up back issues of the " Maryland Marine  Training Newsletter" with a click of a link.
While logged into the Higman Intranet Web Page, you can quickly go to the "Training Newsletter Archive" by clicking on the link located at the bottom center.
It can also be accessed by clicking directly from this page on the "Newsletter Archive" link located on the left side of this page.
Back issues are listed by date and include topics.
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MMI To Take Delivery of New M/V MARK E FLYNN
Our new boat adds an "E" to the name!
Hope Services in Dulac, La will deliver to MMI in the next few days, the new M/V MARK E FLYNN. The vessel will be moved to the Channelview office for final outfitting.
The original M/V MARK FLYNN is being renamed the M/V KARL G ANDREN.
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| Rules of the Road
Test your knowledge!!.... email correct answer to Gordie...
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5  miles to port. You believe that risk of collision exists. You should __________.
a. take avoiding action immediately upon determining that risk of collision exists
b. immediately sound the danger signal, and change course
c. take avoiding action only after giving the give-way vessel time to take action, and determining that her action is not appropriate
d. hold course and speed until the point of extremis, and then sound the danger signal, taking whatever action will best avoid collision
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing astern in an operation which severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course shall, when making way, show __________.
a. the masthead lights for a towing vessel
b. the lights for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver
c. sidelights, stern light and towing light
d. All of the above
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning seaplanes on the water?
a. A seaplane must exhibit appropriate lights but need not exhibit shapes.
b. A seaplane should show the lights for a vessel constrained by her draft.
c. In situations where a risk of collision exists, a seaplane should always give way.
d. A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A head-on situation at night is one in which you see dead ahead a vessel showing __________. a. one sidelight b. one sidelight and a masthead light c. one sidelight and two masthead lights d. both sidelights of a vessel and her masthead light(s)
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| Boat Supply Orders
A Reminder from Purchasing
Remember that it is very important to submit Boat Supply  Orders through SKYMIRA on crew change day or earlier.
Refer to the Company Policy Manual onboard your vessel or call Purchasing if you have any questions. |
| Stern Shots
This picture was found in the forward hold of the original M/V MARK FLYNN, soon to be renamed M/V KARK G ANDREN. Judging by short shorts and being the boat was built in 1977, I would say it's about 1982. What do you think? Any idea on who they are?
CAPT Darrell Crain takes weight loss seriously! Darrell demonstrates how a family of four could use a pair of his old jeans as a tent for camping!
The July 2008 Simulator Class at the Seamen's Church Institute
Pictured from Left:
Instructor CAPT Bill Douglas, Pilot David Jones, Steersman Chris Lusk, RC Robert Miller, Instructor CAPT Henry Cummings, RC Toby Peck and RC Dennis Ridley
Highlights included Toby Pecks' year old daughter, Chloe completely covering her face with butter during dinner on Tuesday night!
Ready for work!
June Deckhand Orientation Class....from the left.....
Darian Carrington, Cornelius Griffin, Cody Blair, Tuntrick Burnside, Milton Cramer, Milton Watson, Aaron Allison, Stephen Rogers, Justin Surdukan
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Dates to Remember JUL/AUG 2008
Tankerman School - Two Rivers JUL 14 - JUL 19
Deckhand Orientation Aug 11 - Aug 15
Tankerman School - Two Rivers AUG 18 - AUG 21
Last Simulator Class for 08 SEP 24 - SEP 26
Pilot to Relief CAPT Prep OCT 29 - OCT 29
Candidates for Simulator training for SEP session, please call or email Diana. This is the last session for 2008. |
The discussion of Water Tight Door diligence reminds me of a phrase that all Cadets had to memorize at the beginning of our Freshman year at New York Maritime College.
As a first year cadet at New York Maritime College, one of the five Merchant Marine Academies, there were a number of things we (Mugs) had to do.
All Mugs had to walk "square corners" everywhere around the campus for a year (ask me if you don't know what a "square corner" or "square meal" is ) and had to carry matches to light an upper class man cigarette on command. We had to always have our Mug knife available for upperclassman inspection along with a copy of the Ft. Schuyler handbook.
Mugs also carried a short section of line to demonstrate different types of seamen knots upon demand.
There were certain sayings that had to be memorized and recited on command if an upper classman asked. One was those sayings was the Sally Port Saying:
"The Sea is slow at recognition of effort and aptitude, but fast at sinking the unfit"
This saying is always true when working in the marine environment as we do. Whether it is watertight doors, bilge pump line ups or any of many other operational issues, being prepared is always the right way to be.
Sincerely, | |
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GORDIE KEENAN
HIGMAN MARINE SERVICES, Inc. |
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