Author: Martin Leduc

Transport Canada and Australian Marine Safety certified Marine Engineer, over 25 years experience sailing professionally on commercial ships all over the world. Creator and editor of www.dieselduck.net. Father of three, based in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

November 2, 2008

Not your average comedy

This little story was sitting in my inbox for a while, but I couldn’t delete because I though it was interesting what happen on the car carrier Figaro and wanted to share it. You can find the full MAIB report in the Ship’s Library. Like usual, Michael Grey from Lloyds List writes a informative piece below on the events. Everytime...

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October 30, 2008

“Ma” Green’s ghost to roam no more

Majestic America Line is force to say goodbye to a long time river queen. The Delta Queen, with a wooden superstructure, up until this year, had been granted an exemption to operate by the USCG and sail with overnight guess, which was granted every ten years, since 1968. The line’s website host some other articles and information on the ship...

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October 16, 2008

One reason to like the DMV

I thought the article below, in Maritime Executive magazine, was pretty neat. It talks about a great idea in Florida, from an engineer – of course, aimed to help recognize the work of the merchant marine does for a nation’s commerce and security. I wish them all the best in their endeavors. Florida Specialty License Plate Honoring America’s Merchant Marine...

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October 14, 2008

Three crewmen jump ship, one found dead

The incident reported on in the article below, is a far to frequent occurrence in Canadian ports. Sadly. The Tokyo Marine branded chemical tanker was built in 1996 and this company’s ships are a common sight in the port of Vancouver. I hope the two other men who jumped from the Panamanian flagged MV Ginga Falcon are ok. The ship...

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October 13, 2008

A bit of BC on the Queen

BCIT’s first Marine Engineering student heads to New York to complete program aboard RMS Queen Mary 2 BURNABY, BC: For the first time ever, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Marine Engineering student Matthew Thomas will head to New York where he is scheduled to board Cunard Line’s world-renowned ocean-liner, RMS Queen Mary 2. As part of his third co-op...

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October 12, 2008

Fire guts ex-CG ship

Of course after I origianlly posted this, I attended a meeting with a member of Enviromental Respose, Canadian Coast Guard and he assures me that they are empowered to deal with these vessels and levy fines against the owners.I am more then relieved to find out that I was incorrect in my statements.And, the Ex-Tupper sits down there, very forlonly,...

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October 12, 2008

Fedra crew rescued

Courtesy of Lloyds List. There are a couple of spectacular shots of the ship aground at: http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/gallery//showphoto.php?photo=141540http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/gallery//showphoto.php?photo=141541http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=745680 As well Youtube has several videos uploaded: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-6Z-1GuuA&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-6Z-1GuuA&feature=related Fedra: broke in two off Europa Point in GibraltarBy Brian Reyes in Gibraltar – Saturday 11 October 2008 THE crew of a cargo ship that ran aground in Gibraltar was plucked to safety in a...

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October 11, 2008

NCL F3 Grounded

News of yet another grounding, of sorts, as hit my email box this week. Looks like the new “owners” of Miami based Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) have perhaps gotten a case of the credit blues; seems a common problem these days in the good ‘ol US of A. Aker Yards in France has issued a stop work order on NCL’s...

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Martin Leduc on Escape from the Engine RoomFebruary 28, 2024
actually... after my watch rounds, i don't. I, and many active seafarers sailing at sea, thank you for the pity.…
Another foogle user on Escape from the Engine RoomFebruary 26, 2024
It's a fictitious film not real life what does it matter if it's heavily modified or international sea regulations blah…
Another foogle user on Escape from the Engine RoomFebruary 26, 2024
What's next the Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean wouldn't float or it wasn't made from the correct timber
Another foogle user on Escape from the Engine RoomFebruary 26, 2024
Have you nothing better to do with your life than start pulling a fictional film apart you're quite sad I…
Falling through the cracks on Canada – Marine Personnel Regulation Proposed ChangesJanuary 28, 2024
I took the first Electro-technical Officer RO course in Canada in 2019. Between the training Institute and Transport Canada, we…