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It's not possible to get red diesel in Guernsey from Boatworks +, it's white, hence not as cheap as some places in England.

Hi, I am currently training to be a Deck Officer with P&O Nedlloyd, whilst studying for a BSc Degree at University of Plymouth. I get paid an allowance whilst at Uni - per term, and whilst at Sea. You need a minimum 12 months seatime before you can take the Officer of Watch (OOW) certificate...

Hi, I wasn't referring to Nautical Terminology. 'Seaspeak' was developed by Capt. F Weeks and following research into elements of the English language, devised a marine communication system principally for International Officers and Crew whose native language was not English. Seaspeak...

Hi, Would anyone be able to help me on the issue of Seaspeak? I understand what is is and why it is there, but do you think there is still a need for it in modern marine communication? I have to do a seminar on it at some stage, and just trying to start research on people's views etc Cheers...

Have you tried asking on www.rib.net ? The forum on there may be able to help as well

Re: AIS. Lies & Misconceptions I agree, there are misconceptions about AIS, especially when some products are even being marketed as 'AIS Radar'. Ships should only have the system switched off 'when there are reasonable grounds' such as threat of piracy, but the fact that it 'could be'...