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Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 29-10-2011, 18:36
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Posted By captainKJ
Re: AIS Transponder: Yes or No

The IP of this web site is 173.192.60.130. Google answers to 74.125.226.115. If we had a conversation about multiple web sites do you think it would be more clear to everyone involved if we describe...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 29-10-2011, 18:34
Replies: 113
Views: 28,112
Posted By captainKJ
Re: AIS Transponder: Yes or No

I have called many ships by name. yes it is better mainly because the watch keeper is most likely looking at his latest iphone app instead of keeping a watch out. If the watch keeper is trained...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 29-10-2011, 18:29
Replies: 113
Views: 28,112
Posted By captainKJ
Re: AIS Transponder: Yes or No

A commercial ship's radar is simply not adequate to pick up small sailboats except in calm conditions

This is the BIGGEST BUNCH OF CRAP I HAVE EVER SEEN. The radar we use can pick up lobster bouys...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 29-10-2011, 13:32
Replies: 113
Views: 28,112
Posted By captainKJ
Re: AIS Transponder: Yes or No

Personally I think AIS is a waste of money for a sailboat. I sailed supply and anchor boats in the gulf of Mexico. On a commercial vessel they are required. Spending many hours in the bridge most of...
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