This is the well-written account of Jonathan Carridia's final years
at sea as a senior second and chief officer. He chronicles the
events that led him to leave the sea before being confirmed in a
period of temporary command and relates the gruelling interview
processes before being accepted as a mature student. Jonathan
describes in atmospheric terms incidents in the Far East and the
initial awe he experienced when joining a very large supertanker -
the class of ship for which he had yearned since his early days as
a cadet. Following a spate of serious accidents leading to loss of
life and vessel, Jonathan's decisive role in questioning and
challenging the casual approach to maritime practices current at
that time is excellently portrayed...Once arrangements were
confirmed I relaxed completely and savoured my final couple of
voyages navigating this magnificent ship as extra chief officer...I
remained convinced that 'swallowing the anchor' and venturing into
a new career was the correct course for me to follow. The
challenges of navigation and collision avoidance, plus the
comradeship I had experienced at sea would truly be missed, but
other than that I would leave the Merchant Navy without regrets. It
was time to move on in life and doubtless carry a raft-load of
diverse experiences and countless happy memories along with me.
Thus concludes the third in the maritime trilogy by Ray Solly which
will be of special appeal to those who have already enjoyed
Mariner's Launch and Mariner's Voyage.
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