This is going to have to be a quick one because we (me and another deckhand who is new to this ship) are doing our official ships tour. I had the 8-12 watch last night and this morning. The ship seems huge to me. 600 feet long and 90 wide. Wow. Last night, we began to fill up with a cargo of refined gasoline and diesel, about 250 000 barrels total. Thats an expensive cargo. We also stocked up with 100 tons of fresh water, and ither necesities for life on board. We are finished loading now and are jist waiting for high tide around 5. Ill post some pictures of my cabin and wibdow view, but we arent allowed electronics on deck becsause of the fire risk. The risk is very small but this ship definantely puts safety first, which is a very good thing. Our jext stop is Dartmeouth, the Portland im the U S of A!
Hi Jonathan, this is your aunt Elspeth here! Just to say, what an exciting adventure you have embarked upon, and how brilliant to be keeping a blog of it! I shall be following it with great delight.
ReplyDeleteAll the best and lots of love, Else x