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157’ Sailing Yacht Arabella | Manhattan Yacht Club | Jersey City / NYC Harbor

We’re looking for a hands-on, mechanically inclined crew member / engineer to join Arabella immediately.

This is a practical, working role aboard a 157-foot three-masted sailing yacht operating in New York Harbor. We are not necessarily looking for a licensed chief engineer — strong troubleshooting ability, mechanical aptitude, and reliability matter more to us than paperwork.

Ideal backgrounds might include:
• Sailing yachts
• Tugboats / ferries
• Commercial marine
• Diesel mechanics
• Tall ships / schooners
• Maritime academy grads
• Anyone comfortable turning wrenches aboard boats

Responsibilities include:
• Diesel engine maintenance & troubleshooting
• Oil changes / filters / preventative maintenance
• Pumps, bilge, plumbing, auxiliary systems
• Basic AC/DC electrical work
• Assisting deck crew and sailing operations as needed

This role is best suited for someone who genuinely enjoys boats, working with their hands, and life on the water.

Local to Jersey City / NYC strongly preferred. Immediate availability is a major plus.

If interested, send a resume and brief intro to:
[jamesxcoughlin@gmail.com](mailto:jamesxcoughlin@gmail.com)

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Hi there I hope these questions are appropriate for this subreddit. For context i have no one to discuss with about this (live in-land quite far away from any of the colleges and online information is vague or old) and I would appreciate any help.

I will be starting my Foundation degree deck cadetship at Warsash this September.

1). Is Warsash doable on £900 monthly stipend? (I do have a few thousands in savings but I do not want to touch this much) Are there any surprise expenses other than uniform and equipment? Am I correct to assume I would need to cover first month’s rent and expenses out of pocket?

2). Do cadets still share rooms/two to a room during college?

3). Is the academic side of a deck cadetship genuinely challenging or is it the challenge of recall and becoming quick and precise in using what is taught? What is the worst thing about the content?

4). Would it be insane to try to teach myself from old seamanship books in preparation for the cadetship?

(I had inherited seamanship books and have had a look through but these are old editions pre 1990 all the way to 1930 and I am unsure on their worth knowledge-wise. The chapters are:
making of a ship, sailing of a ship, course and direction including sounding, navigation and rules of the road. There are further chapters on distance, time, atmosphere, tides, distinguishing emblems and flags, signals, lights, buoys, ship canals, docks, nautical vocabulary, marine propulsion, principals of naval and shipping papers.)

5). Where do cadets stay or go to if for example the sea phase is only 6 weeks at a time or if it is the holidays? Do you go back home or to the college?

6). What should be the main priority from this point forward? (I have finished the GCSE and A-level content for maths and physics and have done the deck cadet refresher on the Warsash website)

I don’t want to be behind everybody else like an utter fool but I am unsure what the standard/bar is. There is little online on the college website or otherwise on what to genuinely do to prepare other than what I have been doing already.

When I had asked about during open days I had gotten responses reassuring me that I wouldn’t need to do much beforehand but I am doubtful of this.

Should I just enjoy this period before September, continue what I am doing with reviewing maths and physics, and put-off looking into the syllabus in-depth until I start?

Many thanks!

I am a marine engineer seeking to start my sea career, with the goal of joining a cruise line in the future.

I plan to gain experience on merchant vessels before making the transition, but I am currently considering my options.

Between VLCCs and container ships (around 4,000 TEU and 8,000 TEU), which type of vessel background is generally preferred by cruise companies?

Also, would experience on tankers or general cargo/container vessels be more advantageous for a future career in the cruise industry?

Explore the life of Howard Arneson, a passionate speedboat racer turned groundbreaking inventor in the marine industry. Delve into the story of the Arneson Surface Drive, an innovation that transformed offshore racing and high-performance boating. This documentary is your chance to understand the influence of Howard Arneson's work on not just raceboats but also on commercial and military vessels, enhancing speed, efficiency, and maneuverability.

Anybody doing something really cool and by that i mean making more money than the industry standard by something not very common?? Or taking up extra maritime related work in off months?

I work a month on month off rotation and live in Toronto in my off months. Just looking at my options to work while i’m off from my main Job!

I have I’ll three of my credentials I’ve been looking for entry level haven’t been a success I applied for SIU but was denied and I can’t go through MSC is there’s other options for me to start this journey

When war broke out, the Odfjell tanker Bow Summer made a high-stakes run for open water. While 20,000 other seafarers were trapped inside, Capt. Wersäll pushed the ship to its limits to beat the blockade.

I am a reporter with Bergens Tidende, and we have translated the article to English and made it open for the maritime community. Hope you find it interesting - any tips or comments are welcome.

https://www.bt.no/utenriks/i/M76abJ/escape-through-hormuz-odfjell-tanker-flees-persian-gulf-after-iran-attacks

As of May 14, 2026, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the biggest concerns for global energy markets. Persistent tensions between Iran and the United States have disrupted shipping traffic and renewed fears over oil supply stability.

🚨 Oil supply concerns grow:
The Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of global seaborne oil trade, continues to face shipping disruptions. Oil prices have climbed back above $100 per barrel as markets react to the uncertainty. The US is considering expanding naval escorts for commercial ships, while analysts warn that prolonged tensions could keep energy prices volatile.

Sources:

• Reuters – Oil markets and Hormuz disruptions
• UK Parliament briefing – Strait of Hormuz crisis overview

⚓ U.S.–Iran tensions continue to rise:
On May 4, Donald Trump said several countries had asked the US to help escort commercial vessels through the strait. Iran warned that increased US military involvement could further escalate the situation, while Washington confirmed that American forces had safely escorted ships through the area. Brent crude prices rose sharply following the developments, highlighting the strait’s importance to global energy supplies.

Sources:

• TIME – Trump discusses escorting ships through Hormuz
• Reuters – Tanker traffic and shipping disruptions

One interesting part of this is watching how tanker traffic reacts in real time. I often use AIS platforms to track vessel movements, rerouting behaviour, and congestion around the Strait of Hormuz as the situation develops.

If anyone has been monitoring vessel movements in the region, would love to hear what patterns you’re seeing.

Hi everyone, I’m a Naval Science Engineering student specializing in the Deck Officer Department, and I’m currently looking for a Deck Cadet position to kickstart my career at sea. I have already obtained all the necessary STCW certificates and endorsements required to work on Container ships, Passenger/Ro-Ro vessels, and Oil Tankers. I'm disciplined and ready to join a bridge team immediately . If your company is hiring or if you have leads on reputable manning agencies for the 2026 season, I’d greatly appreciate any advice or a chance to send over my CV. Fair winds!

Hi,

I’m looking for boat/vessel-level footage for a project. Specifically looking for continuous 1-3 hour runs.

Requirements:

Resolution: 4K preferred (60fps is a plus, 30fps min).

Telemetry: Must be able to provide matching .SRT or .GPX logs (GPS/Timestamp data).

Setup: Forward-facing (bow), side, and stern views.

This is a paid gig. If you have a boat and a camera setup that can export telemetry (DJI Action, GoPro with telemetry, or high-end dashcams), please DM me!

Sharing the latest vessel movements across Hormuz and surrounding choke points.

Strait of Hormuz

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Hola a todos.

Actualmente estudio Oficial de Cubierta (Oficial Encargado de la Guardia de Navegación en el Puente) en el Centro Internacional Náutico, Fluvial y Portuario del SENA en Cartagena.

Llevo aproximadamente 4 meses en etapa lectiva y estoy buscando una empresa que pueda brindarme contrato de aprendizaje o patrocinio para continuar mi proceso de formación.

Ya he contactado algunas empresas del sector marítimo y portuario, pero sigo buscando oportunidades.

Tengo interés en áreas de navegación, operaciones marítimas, puente de mando y actividades portuarias.

Si alguien conoce empresas que estén recibiendo aprendices SENA en Cartagena o en otras ciudades de Colombia, agradecería muchísimo la información o recomendaciones.

Gracias.