Subscribe to RSS FeedWell, it's late in the evening here as I write this post. A couple of random maritime thoughts that'll give you something to chat about the next time your idling on a barstool.
- Seawater weighs about 7.5 pounds per gallon.
- A vessel can be named and sued much like you'd sue a person.
- A seaplane is not a vessel, but when operating on the water must observe the rules of the road and display lighting in accord with vessels of its size.
- You can't name your vessel whatever you want; for instance, if it’s a documented vessel, no foreign scripts are allowed and the name can't be more than thirty-three characters in length.
- A vessel "collision" occurs when two vessels run into each other, while a vessel "allision" occurs when a vessel runs into a stationary object.
- Contrary to popular belief, there's a specific regulation prohibiting a ship's captain from performing marriage ceremonies.
Oh there's more... but where would I be if shared them all?
Underway and making way.
--- JKF
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