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A story those in Alaska might like to read. https://www.nationalfisherman.com/new-marine-satellite-system-opens-up-new-levels-data-transfer-for-vessel-operators

If anyone is interested the sinking of the Aleutian Isle near the San Juans, there's info about planning to raise the wreck and recover oil. https://www.nationalfisherman.com/west-coast-pacific/sunken-fishing-boat-to-be-raised-near-washington-s-san-juan-island/...

While we're talking about radar. Just ran across this...

The Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis and Management System study of the Columbia River Entrance (up to Statute Mile 15/Buoy 39) including Baker Bay, Chinook Channel, Skipanon Channel and Youngs Bay. They want user input...

The whiskey tariff on scotch is being lifted for 4 months while a trade deal is being negotiated. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56279525

If you're interested, they are making the first cut. The chain they're using is on the right side of the ship from the bow. They've already removed the prop and shaft, big money in salvage...

Looks like diesel could be at least stable if not lower for awhile. https://www.marinelink.com/news/traders-scout-tankers-store-diesel-virus-482861?utm_source=MT-ENews-2020-10-30&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MT-ENews Also new ships being built that use LGN are replacing ships that burn bunker...

Links in story: Marine Safety Information Bulletin (01-20)...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/coast-guard-reminds-mariners-of-hazardous-bar-conditions-in-pacific-northwest/?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=newsletter&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTm1FMlpHUXdNbVE0TldZMyIsInQiOiJhakdpb3dvUjN6dUV0emg1WDdaV1V4MHZSNk9LZzdaaGpUdU...

I saw this on Craigslist: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/d/everett-wooden-coast-guard-cutter/6968037300.html Sister to my hull, same engines, looks mostly original USCG. $9500

Has anybody installed a Wabasto with the exhaust going thru the hull, and what did you use for a thru hull. What heat protection for the hull does the thru hull have? I have a wood hull. I bought a DBW 300 on eBay and plan on replacing an ancient boiler that uses a dry stack. The Wabasto would...

Vessel Big Eagle was fined $6000 for violating the right whale speed restriction in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Applies to vessels over 13 meters, about 42.5'...

Someone looking for a project, saw this USMS Willard up for bid on IRG Group site. Willard Vega Cabin Cruiser – USMS » International Recovery & Remarketing Group

A read about gate rudders awhile ago, and now there's a couple Youtube videos. Two single screw ships were built in Japan to the same size, design and machinery except for the rudder. One has a single conventional rudder and the other with twin rudders alongside the prop with expanded movement...

Some articles with new public info on the destroyer collisions: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2019/01/14/worse-than-you-thought-inside-the-secret-fitzgerald-probe-the-navy-doesnt-want-you-to-read/...

Pots, lines and buoys are in the water now. Something else to watch out for. Best route is offshore in water to deep for pots...

If anyone is interested, the NTSB posted the 2017 marine accidents report. Mostly ships and large boats, no pleasure boats, but fishing, tugs and passenger boats. PDF (8.32mb) is over the limit for posting here but can be downloaded here...

A beaver dropped a 60' tree on a yacht in Germany. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/germany-beaver-couple-tree-yacht-muritz-elde-a8597841.html

It seems like every few months someone starts a thread about an outside company becoming involved in renewals. Some send official looking letters. I got one this year from the "Maritime Documentation Center". If you start at: https://www.uscg.mil/ there's a pull down menu that directs you to...

For those of you with Cummins, you can buy a new engine cheaper than rebuilding if you're not a mechanic. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Hot-sale-brand-new-Cummins-diesel_60765611234.html?spm=a2700.10389524.market-trends-c.21.714bD5GcD5GcFW

In case you're interested, not all tow boats are updating their AIS data, vessel size including tow, etc. https://www.workboat.com/news/coastal-inland-waterways/coast-guard-warns-of-inaccurate-ais-data/?utm_source=informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=newsletter

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/volvo-penta-developing-new-hybrid-drive-system/?utm_source=informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=newsletter

Someone with gas that wants to repower with diesel. Here's a couple Detroit Diesels on the East Coast fairly cheap. They're rated about 200 hp @ 2800. I ran many of these years ago in the USN and they were reliable for me. Much better than any recreational rated diesel...

I see discussions about Chinese engines and parts. Much of what we think of as US or western made is actually made elsewhere. 20 to 30 years ago only the very big tractors and combines were US made. John Deere - small tractors, engines not from here. For years many of the internal engine parts...

The EPA has created a whole new industry, by accident. Their almost useless fuel can design now has about 20 makers of replacement nozzles and add on vents. One of the rare positive results of the EPA. Unintended consequences. Now instead of buying the old style can we have to buy two items to...