July At Sea

[Speedy Claire]

We`ve been complaining about the weather we`re having for July.... here`s a few pics from my sons last voyage taken 2 weeks ago bout 140 miles of the coast of Aberdeen. Makes me feel green just looking at them! :sick:


http://uploads.bikechat.net/Speedy Claire/Kopia_rigwave.jpg



http://uploads.bikechat.net/Speedy Claire/Kopia__3__Mvc_006f2.jpg


http://uploads.bikechat.net/Speedy Claire/Kopia_Kopia_MVC_020F.jpg


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http://uploads.bikechat.net/Speedy Claire/MVC_018F.jpg

[G]

Awsome I would love to work on the Rigs, have looked a few times at getting in but its starting at the bottom again I dont fancy.

[Stu]

The Perfect Storm :-dd


8)

[Speedy Claire]

Awsome I would love to work on the Rigs, have looked a few times at getting in but its starting at the bottom again I dont fancy.


He actually works for North Star Shipping on the Emergency Standby and Rapid Response vessels. He loves it and even starting at the bottom as an apprentice I think the wages were good for someone so young.

[Blue_SV650S]

http://uploads.bikechat.net/Speedy Claire/Kopia_rigwave.jpg




:shock: .... now that is one tough boat!!!

It doesn't look too far away either!! So the pics are taken form an oil rig?

That is a fantastic pic BTW!! 8)

[Speedy Claire]

:shock: .... now that is one tough boat!!!

It doesn't look too far away either!! So the pics are taken form an oil rig?

That is a fantastic pic BTW!! 8)


I think it was taken from the rig when they went to collect the papers. Once a week they get papers and dvd`s from the rig... i think on that particular day the sea was too rough to get close enough.

[Luckypants]

http://uploads.bikechat.net/Speedy%20Claire/Kopia_rigwave.jpg



Is that stern dip for a pirouette turn or is he initiating a cartwheel sequence? Scary! [-o<

[markmoto]

Holy ****!!!! that is all!!! :smt119

[Speedy Claire]

Is that stern dip for a pirouette turn or is he initiating a cartwheel sequence? Scary! [-o<


lol am afraid i`d be unconvering the life boats and screaming women first at that point!!!

[custard]

jaysus!

[redbouy]

Bu**er me. glad Im doing my job. Spill the tea and its to much for the ppl I deal with. your son is one tough cookie

[G]

Is that stern dip for a pirouette turn or is he initiating a cartwheel sequence? Scary! [-o<

I'm think a tastefull backloop with air, followed by a powerflip.

[markmoto]

I dont know about a boat, i think they would be better off in a submarine!! :nemo:

[Luckypants]

I'm think a tastefull backloop with air, followed by a powerflip.


http://uploads.bikechat.net/Speedy%20Claire/Kopia__3__Mvc_006f2.jpg



Dunno about that, but this one looks like he is initiating a wave-wheel!

[Demonz]

I think it was taken from the rig when they went to collect the papers. Once a week they get papers and dvd`s from the rig... i think on that particular day the sea was too rough to get close enough.

All that for a mail run.... :shock: Deadliest catch has got nothing on that sea.

[mister c]

That is absolutely awesome :)
Some scary stuff people do for a living. Glad I'm on dry land

[Speedy Claire]

I luv water but draw the line at that lol. The North Sea is apparantly one of the roughest seas in the world and apart from one afternoon on his first voyage he`s never had any sea sickness and the rougher the sea the better he likes it!! You should see some of the video`s, gives you sea sickness just watching them!

[fizzwheel]

Awesome pics

Glad I'm not out in that though...

[Ed]

Those pics are fantastic. Makes you realise how dangerous it is.

[Quiff Wichard]

now those guys and the forces and the nurses like u claire are the ones who should begetting the kind of money pro footballers get--


god that pic is scary- i get sick goin mackerel fishing

[BanannaMan]

WOW!!!
Scary pics!!!
I would have believed it had you said those ships sank.

I'll stick to boating on inland lakes. ;)

[Blue_SV650S]

In conditions like that, it's safe to say it must be a bit hard not to 'sprinkle whilst you tinkle' ... :shock:

:D

[plowsie]

I'd say that top or the second could go in the July photo comp...Theoretically, they weren't looking...

[MiniMac]

Anyone have any details on how to get into that sort of role? I'm 20 if it makes any odds.

Thanks.

[simonthepost]

reminds me of the last ferry crossing to france...:-#

[yorkie_chris]

http://uploads.bikechat.net/Speedy%20Claire/Kopia_rigwave.jpg



That's an awesome photo.

[Stig]

I get sea sick looking at a cup of coffee that's just been stirred. That is bloody mind blowing.

[Speedy Claire]

Anyone have any details on how to get into that sort of role? I'm 20 if it makes any odds.

Thanks.


Chris enrolled on a City and Guilds course in Nautical something or other. It was a one years course and at the end of it they arranged an apprenticeship with http://www.craig-group.com/North_Star_Shipping/ He has just finished his 2 year apprenticeship as a deckhand (month on/month off basis) and when he goes back at the end of this month he`ll be starting coxswain training.

There are basic seagoing qualifications you`d need and if you don`t fancy going to college you can pay and do the courses yourself. Will find out what they are.

Best of luck

[Blue_SV650S]

Chris enrolled on a City and Guilds course in Nautical something or other. It was a one years course and at the end of it they arranged an apprenticeship with http://www.craig-group.com/North_Star_Shipping/ He has just finished his 2 year apprenticeship as a deckhand (month on/month off basis) and when he goes back at the end of this month he`ll be starting coxswain training.

There are basic seagoing qualifications you`d need and if you don`t fancy going to college you can pay and do the courses yourself. Will find out what they are.

Best of luck

But who would want that lifestyle??? :confused: ... not the rough sees, but I'm sorry, but being cooped up on a boat with lots of salty seamen for weeks/months on end isn't rally my bag!! :D

[DoubleD]

OMG, that is all.

[MiniMac]

Chris enrolled on a City and Guilds course in Nautical something or other. It was a one years course and at the end of it they arranged an apprenticeship with http://www.craig-group.com/North_Star_Shipping/ He has just finished his 2 year apprenticeship as a deckhand (month on/month off basis) and when he goes back at the end of this month he`ll be starting coxswain training.

There are basic seagoing qualifications you`d need and if you don`t fancy going to college you can pay and do the courses yourself. Will find out what they are.

Best of luck

Brilliant, thanks Claire, :)

Suppose that industry isn't going down the drain, there will always be rigs / ships I guess!

[G]

But who would want that lifestyle??? :confused: ... not the rough sees, but I'm sorry, but being cooped up on a boat with lots of salty seamen for weeks/months on end isn't rally my bag!! :D

Alot of people dont mind it.......the money is rather impressive and the people your on shift with become like an extended family.

My uncle was a Director at BP Grangemouth and now works in the Northsea in complete charge of one of Talismans biggest rigs 3 weeks on 3 weeks off, loves every minute of it, stupidly well off as well.

Still cant get on the rigs myself though :(

[Blue_SV650S]

Alot of people dont mind it.......the money is rather impressive and the people your on shift with become like an extended family.

My uncle was a Director at BP Grangemouth and now works in the Northsea in complete charge of one of Talismans biggest rigs 3 weeks on 3 weeks off, loves every minute of it, stupidly well off as well.

Still cant get on the rigs myself though :(

Indeed, each to their own, but to me, physically not being able to get away from people/the boat/surroundings if I so chose would be hell on earth!! :eye:

you couldn't give me enough money to cage me in a can for weeks on end like that!! ;)

[Baph]

Indeed, each to their own, but to me, physically not being able to get away from people/the boat/surroundings if I so chose would be hell on earth!! :eye:


What? You mean you DON'T fancy a swim? :shock:

[Blue_SV650S]

What? You mean you DON'T fancy a swim? :shock:

Even if the sea were calm, it'd be a bit chilly!! ;)

Besides, 30seconds in the sea and you are back on the poxy boat with all them salty semen again!! ;) ... there is no true escape, its a 24/7 occupation!! all I can say is :smt098 to that!! :smt081

[Speedy Claire]

Anyone have any details on how to get into that sort of role? I'm 20 if it makes any odds.

Thanks.

Have just spoken to my son and he reckons the company are desperate for staff of all ranks. He says it would be worth emailing or ringing them as they might be so desperate that they`d put you thru the relevant training courses.

PS: obv don`t tell them that you know they`re quite desperate! :D

http://www.craig-group.com/North_Star_Shipping/

[MiniMac]

Have just spoken to my son and he reckons the company are desperate for staff of all ranks. He says it would be worth emailing or ringing them as they might be so desperate that they`d put you thru the relevant training courses.

PS: obv don`t tell them that you know they`re quite desperate! :D

http://www.craig-group.com/North_Star_Shipping/

Again, thanks :)

I think my crap eyesight might get in the way, I wear quite strong glasses, but might be getting them lasered soon anyway :)

I'll give them a call mebbe.

[Speedy Claire]

Don`t worry about that hun, Chris wears glasses as do lots of the crew...