Happy Diwali

Happy Diwali to everyone.

Philosophy

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Typhoon Meranti

Our vessel is headed towards Xiamen, which took the hit from the most powerful typhoon that ever formed this year. The typhoon was called Meranti, and I understood from the news that it caused quite some damage in Taiwan and Fujian province. I will know more when the ship reaches there on 17th night.


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Stat. Update

Watched the trailer of Vikram starrer Irumugan today. It was really awesome. I also found a new youtube channel which involves a foreigner reviewing trailers and recommended short clips from tamil movies.


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Winner of Best Cabin during weekly rounds

I just got the confirmation that my cabin has been selected as the best cabin on the entire ship. The present management had implemented the plan of giving points under various categories during cabin inspections. The categories include Bathroom, Bins, Bunk, Smell, Feng Shui, Wives and Girlfriends, Shrine, Music, General Improvement, Good for an Engineer and Nothing Left To Chance. The points range from 5 for good to 1 for poor. I got a total of 32 points, and scored a narrow victory.

Stat. Update

Had a barbecue party yesterday followed by prize distribution for the winners of the table tennis tournament. It was great fun watching colleagues smile and receive their gifts as though they had won the lottery!

Stat. update

I have been reading the updates on Alphaliner newsletter on Hanjin Shipping's financial troubles. Hopefully they came to an understanding with their creditors and will continue to function normally.

Stat. Update

Just passed abeam of Rodriguez islands. Its been a rough ride the last few days, owing to the strong winds. It is expected to continue till sept 3rd.

Great Fish Point

Yesterday the vessel I'm on passed a prominent navigation point along the South African coast known as the Great Fish Point. This point serves as a starting point for most voyages across the Indian ocean to Malacca, Indonesia, Mauritius and other far east Asian countries.
During the last couple of days, I have been seeing a number of coastal landmarks along the South African coast. This is because of the route that we chose to take to avoid strong currents setting south, known internationally as "the Agulhas currents". The choice of the route was done by the Captain, a senior seafarer with 40 years of experience. This helped for two reasons. The going on this route could get dangerous anytime due to onshore sets, which requires guidance from a person aware of local conditions. Second, the stories.
Photos soon on Instagram.

Stat. Update

Passing around Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa.

First Wedding Anniversary

Thanks to everyone who wished me on my first wedding anniversary. Its been a great year for me, things are falling in place. I wish I could have stayed longer at home, however this is the nature of my job. My wife has been supportive during my time away from home. She has been keeping me engaged in all her daily activities, through constant and useful communication. This has provided me with welcome distractions, even kept me laughing, feeling anxious, excited and experience a whole variety of other emotions.
Another thing I wish to share with you is that my sister(cousin) got married today. This has made the day even more special. Again, I wish I could be there.
Dear Padma, best wishes to you on this happy occasion.

Stat. Update

Vessel has left Walvis Bay and we are now headed for Tanjung Pelepas. Its a 20 day voyage which will give enough time to relax after a hectic schedule in West Africa.

Stat. Update

Will be reaching Apapa, Nigeria in a couple of days.

Stat. Update

I recently got interested in solving minesweeper games on the computer. This is a game of skill, but luck is important also. I have been able to complete expert level games now. Just now, I have completed the 10th of the expert level games.

Stat. Update

We have finally completed the port calls for this month and are now on our way to Apapa in Nigeria. The weather is a bit rough, but will smooth out after passing Mauritius.
Last three days, the vessel experienced server failure, leading to piled up paper work. Thankfully, the problem is solved now and I have just completed the pending work.

Stat. Update

Approaching Nansha port, will reach by 2000 Hrs today.

New instagram/fb upload

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Saranya marriage pics may 4th

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Saranya marriage reception may 3rd pics

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Drone cam and me pics

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Sashtiyapda poorthi chengalpet may 3rd pics

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New Album/photo on FB

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Pyramid formation at waterski show kishkindha theme park https://www.instagram.com/p/BE8OvexD84X/

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My first time seeing a lilicam in action. 3rd may at chengalpet https://www.instagram.com/p/BE8NEFSD81T/

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Elephant inside marriage hall! https://www.instagram.com/p/BE8Js9JD8-5/

Kishkindha visit yesterday

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Ram navami at vandavasi

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Padma engagement function 25th april

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Assembly elections training for my mom at the nandanam arts college https://www.instagram.com/p/BEq_xb1D8yB/

Mysore balmuri falls and hotel pics

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Mysore chamundi temple sand museum zoo pics

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Coorg visit final part madikeri fort and hotel pics

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Coorg visit part 7 nagarhole and brahmagiri wild life sanctuaries, Iruppu falls pics

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Coorg visit part 6 thala kaveri and bhagamandala triveni sangam pics

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Coorg visit part 5 just mandalpatti pics

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Coorg visit part 4 bamboo forest pics

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Coorg visit part 3 dubarah elephant camp, water rafting and Tibetian monastery pics

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Coorg visit part 2 raja seat and omkareshwara temple pics

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Coorg visit part 1 abbi falls and raja tomb pics

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Bhuvanesh namegiving pics april 5th

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My birthday pics and jewel purchase April 3rd

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Singaperumal koil and kottivakkam beach visit march

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Sign Off Pics

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Stat. Update

I'm now at the johor bahru domestic airport waiting for my flight to Kuala Lumpur. For those who are still not aware, i signed off from maersk Copenhagen today and am on my way home:)

Stat. Update

Our vessel is now anchored off the coast of shanghai.  We are experiencing heavy seas and swell which is also the reason for delay in getting berth. 

Xiamen walking road zhongshan lu photos

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Xiamen nanputao temple photos

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Judge stays his own transfer

'मानसिक संतुलन सही ना होने के कारण गलत आदेश दिया'
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Latest schedule of vessel

My sign off date is now confirmed as 21st March.

Arr. Arr. Arr. St Site Site Dep. Svc Dep. Dep. St
Date Time Voy Code Name Voy /Route Date Time
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160127 1230 1601 A NGON1PT Onne Seaport 1602 FW2/W1 160131 0827 A
160204 0800 1601 S NAWBATM Walvis Bay 1602 FW2/W1 160205 1500 S
160227 0500 1602 S MYTPPTM Tanjung Pelep 1602 FW2/W1 160228 0001 S
160304 0800 1602 S CNXIMHR Xiamen 1603 FW2/W1 160305 0430 S
160307 2200 1602 S KRBUSPN Busan 1603 FW2/W1 160308 2200 S
160310 1300 1602 S CNSGHY1 Shanghai 1603 FW2/W1 160310 2300 S
160311 2100 1602 S CNNPOYZ Ningbo 1603 FW2/W1 160312 0530 S
160315 1430 1602 S CNNANCT Nansha New Po 1603 FW2/W1 160316 0230 S
160320 1000 1603 S MYTPPTM Tanjung Pelep 1603 FW2/W1 160321 0001 S
160321 1200 1603 S MYLPKWP Port Klang 1603 FW2/W1 160322 0001 S

Stat. Update

The vessel is anchored off the coast of Nigeria, near Lagos. We are expected to berth(reach port) by afternoon on 21st, around 4 PM local time.

Stat. Update

Another sunday onboard. The arrival time for Apapa is delayed. We will now be reaching there by 21st, early morning.

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Stat. Update

The problem with the vessel was fixed within 3 hours and vessel resumed is voyage again to apapa in Nigeria.

Stat. Update

Our ship just had a black out..there has been some technical  problem..more on this in my next post...

New year resolution by calvin

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Christmas on Copenhagen, Saranya function and pongal varisai at home

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New year cake cutting and BINGO

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New year cake cutting and BINGO

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