26MAY2018

Location: City Dock Berth #2096 Tampa, FL;

Events: Both watches were uneventful, did some tidying up around the boat but otherwise we were left to our own devices. We did a man overboard drill today at the midday shift change.

Things learned about vessel/barge: Nothing new.

Classroom information application(s): Nothing specific.

Supplemental Information: Waiting for Subtropical Storm Alberto to pass is not the most exciting thing in the world, it’s also the beginning of the rainy season down here in Florida so we can’t get much deck work done due to the irregular showers that keep cropping up. It’s nice to have cellular and internet access, but its only available when outside the boat so it’s not really that great (though it is amusing to see both watch crews on the fantail at shift change walking around and talking on their phones trying to find the best signal). I can’t wait for tomorrow to get here so we can put that new radiator in. It honestly sounds like an interesting project and anything is more exciting than just dicking around passing the time with busy work. I did end up creating a blog for this log after all, a little something for the folks back home to feel connected to my daily life with. I’ll post its link at the top of the document.

Rules of the Road Scenarios? None Observed.