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    Joining ship but AIS data seems to be wrong

    Hello, I'm supposed to be joining a ship on monday in a particular port (wont mention which one as this could reveal my identity), but the AIS data online is saying it's in a different port alltogether. This only changed yesterday so it seems to be last minute.

    Haven't heard anything from the company as I presume no one is working at the weekend but the problem is I'm joining first thing monday morning when no one is in the office.
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    Don't panic, the company will sort it out for you.

    You don't say what type of ship it is, but if it is carrying cargo it may well be running late, or had an extra cargo last minute, which would delay it.

    Follow your instructions as given, the port side will be dealt with the Ship's agent anyway. Just because the instructions say Monday, that is 24 hours!! Two days is enough time to cover a fair distance, and if the ship is not in port when you get there, the agent will give you updated instructions and if needed arrange hotels/taxis/etc.

    Ships are fluid on timing, all sorts affect this, you'll get used to it! Joining is no problem, wait until you are due to sign off, and weather means you are three days late into port!!

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    • #3
      thanks for the advice! Yes it is a cargo ship.

      Just a bit concerning as it has been a lot of hassle and bad luck trying to join this thing!

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      • #4
        The company should have provided you with the agents details, so if you're nervous you can contact them and ask them for its ETA and what not...
        I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.....

        All posts here represent my own opinion and not that of my employer.

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        • #5
          I would go with the previous advice, follow your joining instructions. If it's a UK join a quick call to the agent just to check might not go amiss, however if you are flying then stick with the plan, not un-common to be hoteled for a day or 2 if things have changed or moved on
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          • #6
            Don't forget, AIS is not to be used as a navigation tool
            "Crazy like wild wolves threatened by fire, send them all to the bottom of the sea."

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Ducki52 View Post
              Don't forget, AIS is not to be used as a navigation tool
              Bugga! I'll bet someone forgot to tell the Master of the Costa Concordia that..... he has been relying on it for years!
              "Any damn fool can navigate the world sober. It takes a really good sailor to do it drunk." - Sir Francis Chichester.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Hatchorder View Post
                Bugga! I'll bet someone forgot to tell the Master of the Costa Concordia that..... he has been relying on it for years!
                I thought the muppet relied on the Mark 1 eyeball....
                I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.....

                All posts here represent my own opinion and not that of my employer.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by GuinnessMan View Post
                  I thought the muppet relied on the Mark 1 eyeball....
                  *Italian mode activate* Who putta' dat rock a' there?!
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by doitlikeamanbearpig View Post
                    Hello, I'm supposed to be joining a ship on monday in a particular port (wont mention which one as this could reveal my identity), but the AIS data online is saying it's in a different port alltogether.
                    take it easy 007

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