I am a graduate of NY Maritime. I sailed with Military Sealift Command and worked aahore in their operations division for the afloat prepositioning force and chartering division. I held a 2nd Mate (Unlimited) and a 1600 ton Master (Limited).
During these events, I talk to a group of active sailing marinees who are alumni of my school and I get their perspective.
But my views are nit just on the navigation and operation of the ships but in their larger role in global shipping. For this, I obtained an MA and PhD in maritime and naval history and affairs. I have been an adjuct at the US Merchant Marine Academy since 2008 running a graduate class on Maritime Industry Policy for their engineering masters program.
This course and program also provides me with contacts throughout the industry to discuss issues with.
Listen, I am the first to admit I dont know anything and I am not actively sailing, but that does not mean I dont keep up with the profession and industry.
I am trying to get good information out so the news medias dont report crap but ealry in an incident all is not known. I do my best, but it will not be perfect as 100% is impossible.
Thanks, Sal