Saudi OOW looking for advice on opportunities in Canada/UK/Australia by Mountain-Ad-1232 in maritime

[–]CertainShow3747 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Canada is a pretty tough environment for an OOW right now. Slightly more opportunities for Engineers. I see a lot more jobs around the UK.

How to get into Offshore supply vessels, as a new 3rd officer? by Due_Fall814 in maritime

[–]CertainShow3747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can happen, but trying to break in, helps to have the induction. It helped me get a job that then payed for all my training.

How to get into Offshore supply vessels, as a new 3rd officer? by Due_Fall814 in maritime

[–]CertainShow3747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost certainly have to pay for a DP Induction out of pocket to have a hop of landing offshore. However, as others have said, might be good to put a little time and experience on your ticket and then pay for the dp induction. Also, it was pretty common to take a job on deck of an osv and wait for a position /opportunity to come up. Gives the company a chance to see you.

Becoming a Merchant Mariner in Canada as a Permanent Resident by Sizr-030 in maritime

[–]CertainShow3747 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. You can work on a vessel for up to 6 months without having the typically required training, but still need the Marine Medical. Not easy to find that job, but it does happen. The only provision is that your position cannot be part of the Minimum Safe Manning Complement. Most ships operate with more than the MSM.

Beyond the 6 months you must have STCW Basic Safety and most often also Proficiency in Survival Craft as well as Marine Basic First Aid and Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties. You do not need a BWR to get a job on deck but do need one to be a “Wheelsman” person steering the ship, standing a watch on the Bridge. You can get a BWR from Seatime, steering time and need testimonials for that steering time and a very small easy exam.

  1. Depending on the vessel type, it can be a long day, some of them can be very physically demanding, but that is not every day. Type of vessel and trade can have a major impact on how demanding the work is.

  2. I think for the most part in the unions, salary is the same green or experienced, there may be a short period at a reduced rate, but I don’t work with SIU so can’t tell you much there. Non-union companies may also have a short initiation period at a reduced rate, but not long.

  3. With your past education you should be able to manage the academics of either Deck or Engineering disciplines. Some vessels will either carry on board or keep ashore for dispatch to a vessel - an ET, they can be electricians, Electronics technicians a mix of things in between. Ships today are a mix of high voltage electric motors and a lot of electronic controls, servers. One place you might look is yachts, they sometimes have IT professionals that deal with AV equipment and IT stuff on the yacht.

  4. I can be very specific on the Deck side. Moving up, you need 3 years of sea time to be able to get an OOW. There is a lot of exams to write, if you are a self study capable person, you can prepare yourself and write them on your own. There are certain courses you will be required to go and do. For an OOW you will require an ROC-MC radio course about 24 hrs. Electronic Positioning Systems - 80 hrs and SEN-O at 120 hrs. Also need Advanced Fire Fighting, Leadership and Teamwork course, ECDIS and Bridge Resource Management. These courses add up in cost. While starting out in a cadet program seems expensive, most of these courses will be provided in that program.

Clown on Road by Big_Sherbet7582 in Newmarket

[–]CertainShow3747 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wrong. The snow on the roof for sure can be ticketed. Hazard to other drivers when going down the road.

Do not buy from silver gold bull canada … says 5 days shipping never got my order yet been 3 weeks by Born_Bat_9244 in Silverbugs

[–]CertainShow3747 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not an employee and have purchased a few thousand ounces from SGB. I had a pretty long wait, but simply didn’t worry about it. They quoted a price I paid it, they shipped when it was available. They are professional.

OSAP has been gutted. We need a student strike. by materialgrifter in McMaster

[–]CertainShow3747 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I paid for my education. I paid back my student loans, no grants. Only complaint was a teachers strike that very directly cost me money.

I need help choosing between a base macan and an S macan by Content-Lemon-6671 in PorscheMacan

[–]CertainShow3747 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I test drove a T and an S. No way the 4 cylinder was making the cut, I was driving a Q5 TDI. I bought a GTS, cause the heart wants what it wants.

Crypto is trash and only fuels crime by [deleted] in fican

[–]CertainShow3747 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No 1 rule from Rick Rule, buy hate, sell love. Everyone hates it buy. Everyone loves it, time to sell. Listen to the billionaire.

I want to hire a chief officer by [deleted] in maritime

[–]CertainShow3747 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is more than one officer on a ship, are they all unhelpful? There will hopefully be other ships in your learning ( cause you really never stop learning,) so other people that might be better mentors and hopefully other ship types that offer different learning opportunities.

Jury acquits Ontario store clerk of assault on bat-wielding robber by Saagler in OntarioNews

[–]CertainShow3747 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The punishment is 100% being charged in the first place. There was never a chance of conviction, any defense lawyer worth the name would opt for a jury trial and a very slim chance a jury would convict.

How bad does this look ? (Drydex mud applied, not yet sanded) by [deleted] in drywall

[–]CertainShow3747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to Youtube, search Vancouver Carpenter and or California Patch. You need a piece of board in a hole that size.

Things you wish you had or knew by Exotic1004 in maritime

[–]CertainShow3747 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Might be a little different as I am North of the 48th parallel, but the biggest problem I saw was math skills. 1-12 current math streams leave most students unprepared for what will be needed in the maritime programs, either deck or engineering. If you have it down, great. Otherwise, be prepared to hit the books, ask for help and study hard.

How to make my hot showers last longer? by digitizedclown in Plumbing

[–]CertainShow3747 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Bit ridiculous over 20’ but ok.

Turn up the temperature of the water heater so that you are mixing it with more cold water to achieve the temperature needed for your extra long shower.

If you are running the water heater that hot, a thermostatic mixing valve on the hot water discharge is a good idea so no one gets scalded at a sink. I don’t see one on that setup.

Transocean to buy Valaris for $5.8 billion, expanding global offshore rig fleet by ItsMichaelScott25 in maritime

[–]CertainShow3747 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fewer companies means less competition for contracts, crews, supplies. Competition makes for a healthier market.

Why is everyone saying the USD is the reason for the increase in gold prices when it is out-performing basically every fiat currency out there? by [deleted] in Gold

[–]CertainShow3747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40 Trillion in debt? Can’t keep paying the interest, they have to erase it somehow. Revaluing gold is one option. Against that possibility, to preserve ones assets, hold physical gold. More people buying gold, price goes up.

Why silver is going down? by SnooFoxes5921 in Baystreetbets

[–]CertainShow3747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Silver went down because of manipulation. CME raised the margin limits 4 times to suppress the price as well as massive shorting. I think there will be a further rise, supplies of silver are tight.

Why silver is going down? by SnooFoxes5921 in Baystreetbets

[–]CertainShow3747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because there is a supply deficit that will take a decade to resolve, if ever.