One of our minor pastimes is hunting for quotations from individuals who figure in the maritime news. Generally speaking, politicians are more quotable than maritime personalities as they tend to be outgoing types with the gift of gab. But the maritime world can cough up some verbal gems of its own. The following are samples from our collection of quotes with annotations to make your day: (more…)
We’ve always assumed that there’s a common understanding amongst maritime folks of what the International Maritime Organization (IMO) does. Until yesterday, that is. Michael Cuanzon, a retired Filipino ship captain-turned-lecturer, called our attention to an article in the Kaiji Press Supplement of 7th August 2009 bylined by shipping magnate Doris Magsaysay Ho. At the age of 80, Captain Cuanzon still has a quick and inquisitive mind that can pick out what’s peculiar, off-centre or simply false. This was his latest find. (more…)
