April 98 Guest Book Entries

From: Ognyan KOSTADINOV - Nautical Officer (trimpex@varna.ttm.bg)
Date: Thu Apr 30 03:21:36 1998

Chartering and Shipping practice

Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am interested in exchanging profesional views
concerning Shipoperators/Shipbrokers/Shipagents
activities as commercial and scientific accupation.
I will be pleased to establish such relationship.

With complimets,
Ognyan KOSTADINOV - Nautical Officer

N A V I G A T O R Ltd.Co.-Bulgaria
activities:shipbrokers and shipagents
tel/fax ++359 52 259383/259277
tlx 77628 , COMTEXT:A53BG218 E-mail:trimpex@varna.ttm.bg
 


From: DEREK LEWIS
Date: Wed Apr 29 23:43:31 1998

BRITISH MERCHANT SHIPS 1950 - 1970

CONTACT MR D.A.LEWIS 3,THOMPSON STREET, GLADESVILLE,N.S.W.2111
AUSTRALIA
 


From: Hameed Baloch (hmekran@paknet3.ptc.pk)
Date: Sun Apr 19 18:31:52 1998

OFFER TO START FERRY SERVICE
 
 
 
 

As per Chief Minister Balochistan directive to provide better basic facilities for the people of
Balochistan . Offers/proposals are
invited to operate Ferry Service from/to Karachi-Pasni-Gwadar-Jewani-
Sultanate of Oman & Dubai. The offers/proposals must reach/submit by 25th April 1998
with the following details:
1- Full name, address, telephone, fax, E-mail address.
2- Year of inception & nature of firm (proprietorship, private Ltd.
or public Ltd.)
3- Past experience (if any).
4- Proof of financial stability.
5- Complete details of "FERRY" technical details with cabinet size
photographs.
6- Details of operational staff.
7- Preference will be given to those who will start the ferry service
immediately.
8- This service will be free from duties/taxes of Govt. of Balochistan.

(HAMEED BALOCH)

E-mail: hmekran@paknet3.ptc..pk
Tel: +92-21-8113501
 


From: Hameed Baloch (hmekran@paknet3.ptc..pk)
Date: Sun Apr 19 18:24:13 1998

OFFER TO START FERRY SERVICE

MEKRAN COASTAL BUSINESS
INFORMATION CENTRE
HEAD OFFICE: Fisheries Harbour Pasni, Balochistan, Pakistan.
COMMUNICATION OFFICE: D-9 Gulshan Complex Phase-2, Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block-19,
Karachi 75500, Pakistan. Phone: +92-21-8113501,Fax: +92-21-8113501,
E-mail: hmekran@paknet3.ptc.pk

SUBJECT:PRE-SELECTION NOTICE/ PROPOSALS
FOR FERRY SERVICE.
As per Chief Minister Balochistan directive to provide better basic facilities for the people of
Balochistan . Offers/proposals are
invited to operate Ferry Service from/to Karachi-Pasni-Gwadar-Jewani-
Sultanate of Oman & Dubai. The offers/proposals must reach/submit by 25th April 1998
with the following details:
1- Full name, address, telephone, fax, E-mail address.
2- Year of inception & nature of firm (proprietorship, private Ltd.
or public Ltd.)
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From: MISR AFRICA SHIPPING CO. (aamrg003@aast.egnet.net)
Date: Thu Apr 16 11:29:33 1998

SHIPPING AGENCY & SHIPBROKERS IN EGYPT.

OUR COMPANY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1985 TO ACT AS SHIPPING AGENCY ALL OVER THE EGYPTIAN PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT, WE SERVED HUNDREDS OF SHIPS SINCE WE STARTED THIS BUSINESS ESPECIALLY THE REEFER VESSELS WHICH WE HAVE WIDE AND DEEP EXPERIENCE IN DEALING WITH SUCH CARGOES IN AND OUT OF EGYPT.

WE ALSO MAINTAING A REGULAR LINE BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA AND NOVOROSSISK PORT EVERY WEEK.

LOOKING FORWARD FUITFUL COOPERATION IN ANTICIPATION.

BEST REGARDS,

MISR AFRICA SHIPPING CO.
18 FARID BEY ST., ROUSHDY,
ALEXANDRIA 21311, EGYPT.
TEL: + 20 3 5464008 / 5450894
FAX: + 20 3 5432966
TLX: 55735 MAS UN
 
 


From: Michael Bailey (bailwick@gvtc.com)
Date: Tue Apr 14 23:43:36 1998

Pilots Agree

I am a member of Pilots Agree, a newly formed union which is affiliated with MM&P.
At present we are on strike since 4/4/98 after companies refused to even acknowledged that we exist. I was interested in the shipping schedules so that we could pickett at the facility they are bound for in the New Orleans, Houston, Baton Rouge, Beaumont and Port Arthur ports. The ILA has honored our stike and have helped our cause very much
 


From: Maureen Garza (cocktailer@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Sun Apr 12 03:09:13 1998

looking for ship arrival schedule

Hi Everyone!! Wow this is great.
Let me introduce myself. My name is Maureen Garza and I am a lady longshoreman in the San Francisco Bay Area. I was the 2nd lady to join Local 10 back in 1981. I worked out of the longshore hall for 13 years until in 1993 I went steady for Stevedoring Services of America and was a operator of their heavy equipment for 4 years. I drove most of the newer equipment including being the only women crane driver (porttainer) in SF area. I also drove Transtainer, toppicker and if I had to , the Portpacker..(I hated that). Stevedoring Services gave me a great oportunity to learn alot and I did. Just last year I transfered over to the Marine Clerks union local 34 in San Francisco...Just wanted to say I love my job, I have a lot of years to go.. (I have 17 years in now, am 36 yrs, so I'd say at least another 20 or so) ......Well, I was looking for tomorrows ship, but I couldnt find one to work...Take Care
T
 


From: RICHARD BOOTH (RICHARDHBOOTHATMSN.COM)
Date: Thu Apr 9 06:55:06 1998
 
 

I AM EX SEA GOING CHEIF OFFICER ON TANKERS AND CAR CARRIERS AND I AM NOW MANAGER AT LARGE MULTINATIONAL SHIPPING AGENCY.
FOUND PAGES VERY INTERESTING
 


From: Janet E. Jones (mattjanet@msn.com)
Date: Thu Apr 9 04:03:44 1998

Operational Audits of oceangoing vessels

As a student of Internal Auditing I am searching for a sample operational audit program - or even a basic operations checklist. The actual project is created around the Titantic but that really only confuses the issue. Should anyone have any suggestions about possible links to any maritime audit programs I would greatly appreciate it. You have a wonderful service!
 


From: John Rix (j.rix@virgin.net)
Date: Mon Apr 6 14:05:28 1998

Merchant Marine Memories

I have seached for quite awhile for some information on the business side of maritime life, other than the Brylcream boys on the cruise liners. I myself sailed for a company called Port Line, a subsidury of Cunard. We used to say in the 60's, that we made the money and the liners lost it. We were engaged on the refrigerated trade between the UK and Australia and New Zealand. I myself was a Chief Electrical Engineering Officer, and altho my service at sea wasn't for that many years< I always look back fondly on those times, and the comeraderie of those times. If anyone has any information, or photos of Port Line ships I would be very grateful to receive them. Please keep up the good work, I shall be a regular visitor to your site. Regards, J.Rix
 


From: Bernd Gadow (DEFIANCETWO@webtv.net)
Date: Mon Apr 6 14:02:19 1998
 
 

I am an ex merchant mariner and worked in the steamship industry all my life from deckboy to
senior executive. I stumbled upon your site purely by accident and find it quite informative.
I have recently started my own business as a ship
and charter broker plus consulting work for the
maritime industry. in case my services are required by anyone, please contact me at the
following address:
SHIPPING SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL
29 PORTSMOUTH COVE
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, USA
TEL/FAX : 415-453-4523
E-MAIL : DEFIANCETWO@webtv.net
 
 


From: John Rix (j.rix)
Date: Mon Apr 6 13:56:13 1998

Merchant Marine Memories

I have seached for quite awhile for some information on the business side of maritime life, other than the Brylcream boys on the cruise liners. I myself sailed for a company called Port Line, a subsidury of Cunard. We used to say in the 60's, that we made the money and the liners lost it. We were engaged on the refrigerated trade between the UK and Australia and New Zealand. I myself was a Chief Electrical Engineering Officer, and altho my service at sea wasn't for that many years< I always look back fondly on those times, and the comeraderie of those times. If anyone has any information, or photos of Port Line ships I would be very grateful to receive them. Please keep up the good work, I shall be a regular visitor to your site. Regards, J.Rix
 


From: Steve Harris (STEPHENHARRIS@classic.msn.com)
Date: Sun Apr 5 09:44:55 1998

Vessel Information and the role of insurance

A marine Insurance Broker writes :-

A very interesting and ambitious website.
I am a marine insurance broker in the London market, so would remind readers that Lloyd's of London have built up (over 300 years) a worldwide network of agents, gathering information on port arrivals and departures. Their information is available (via Lloyd's of London Press, and Lloyd's Intelligence Services) and is quite unrivalled throughout the world for speed, thoroughness and accuracy ..... The only problem is... it costs !
The Lloyd's of London website is :- http://www.lloydsoflondon.co.uk/

We at Sedgwick (having 290 offices in 70 countries around the world) are one of the world's largest marine insurance brokers, and I'd be delighted to give you more information about our marine services.
The Sedgwick website is :- http://www.sedgwick.com/

If you have any particular questions about marine insurance issues (e.g. the effect of the I.S.M. code c
 


From: JUAN CASTRO (cntm@directemar.cl)
Date: Fri Apr 3 12:53:14 1998

naval control of shipping

VERY GOOD INFORMATIONS.
 


From: tom & bill ILWU local 502 (griessmeier@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Apr 3 10:47:49 1998

ship arrivals

we are interested in finding info on arrivals in bc.canada
 


From: Richard Franke c/o Paul Scott (pauls@twistedpear.co.uk)
Date: Fri Apr 3 06:46:40 1998

Cargo ship plans

I would be very grateful if anyone with scans of deck plans of large cargo ships could get in touch. I am working on a computer game partly set on board a ship of this type and need these plans to design the layout of it.

Perhaps a section with various plans would be good on this web page, the rest is great.