Becoming an ordinary seaman when one's inexperienced

[John Cassels]

Now we are getting petty John, perhaps you could look HERE. It will save Keith a lot of typing.

Chris.

Not at all Chris ; only had to do it a couple of times ( both as apprentice ) . So long ago , hoped
Keith could refresh the memory .

Nothing petty intended.

[Willie Saunders]

Thos Yanks Keiths shipmates had to splice wire for, -they must have used up the last of their Bulldog grips !

[Denis O'Shea]

With a stupid attitude like that, would any Seaman like to have him as a partner up aloft, in a Firefight would you have him in the fire party,? When going out in the Emergency boat in the Western Ocean to search for a passenger or crew member who has been swept overboard in the storm, would you have him in your boat.?
Your life depends so many times on the Professionalism of your mate.
.
Mr Blue Whale, you would be better of with your rubber duck in the bath, blowing bubbles.
Cheers
Brian.

Preferably up his backside
Rgds Denis

[Keith Tindell]

Hi Willie,
Thats right shipmate, if you remember the onboard name for them was *Yankee splice*, the best thing that comes from America is the Gulf Stream, no offence to our American cousins!!!! Keith Tindell

[happy daze john in oz]

Perhaps you might tell us what worming , parceling and serving is and how to do it ?.

I thought worming was something you did to the dog, parcels come in the post, and as for serving, well it depends on who is recieving?

[Denis O'Shea]

I would agree with the sentimwnta expressed by Capt Kond, goe and play with ure ducke and blow the bubbles up ure ster end. (if you know where the stern of a ship is? my onle suggestion to you is to pick up your parrots and monkeys and FOX OBOE ( FOR THE YOUNGER MEMBERS IT IS NOW FOXTROT OSCAR)

[Jameyson]

It sounds to me that you just want a free ride around the world with pay.
Why not pay and go on a cruise ship.

That's about the most stupid thing I've read in awhile. First off, no one takes to the sea unless they want to get paid to travel; that's why all of us got into this line of work. In fact, if you DIDN'T yearn to see the world and get paid doing it, I'd say you're in the wrong industry. Go get a job on a loading dock or something... Secondly, the other comments about his experience are equally stupid. Just what do you think an Ordinary Seaman is? It's someone who is inexperienced and looking to gain experience, which is why there are no tests or time requirements to get the credential. They do the grunt work, clean the ship, do basic maintenance and on every ship I've worked on, they were much appreciated for their hard work and because without the OS handling the menial tasks of the ship, the rest of the crew would have to. And besides, if you're gonna sit there and tell us you weren't ever equally inexperienced, you're a liar. We all start out the same way, green as hell.

[gray_marian]

#67, Suggest you take a hike for change of diaper, it appears to be full.

[John Albert Evans]

Well Balaenoptera Musculus (Latin for Blue Whale)It is now over 5 years since you first posted on this site. It would be interesting if you let us know what has happended to you during that time. Just curious that's all.

John Albert Evans.

[Keith at Tregenna]

Well Balaenoptera Musculus (Latin for Blue Whale)It is now over 5 years since you first posted on this site. It would be interesting if you let us know what has happended to you during that time. Just curious that's all.

John Albert Evans.

Just read this thread and wondered if you ever turned a tap on ?

Tap turns on the water, see the waters flow.


Tap turns on the water, see the waters flow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqjITYuzdus