Published Articles and quotes:
The OCC Guide to Climate Change for Cruisers
by Daria Blackwell – 10/05/2023
A review of climate change for distance cruisers and how it affects decision-making in this era of adaptation where I am a contributor.
https://www.oceancruisingclub.org/home/news/2356
ONE-Operated MV Madrid Bridge Loses Containers in Atlantic Ocean
January 11, 2022
(Quoted) https://gcaptain.com/one-operated-mv-madrid-bridge-loses-containers-in-atlantic-ocean/
The Other Hurricane Season
November 5, 2021
https://gcaptain.com/the-other-hurricane-season/
High Wind and Wave Events Crossing the Gulf Stream, Explained
March 1, 2018
https://gcaptain.com/high-wind-wave-events-crossing-gulf-stream-explained/
With 3 Named Storms Already, What Should We Expect for the Remainder 2017 North Atlantic Hurricane Season?
June 21, 2017
https://gcaptain.com/3-named-storms-already-expect-remainder-2017-north-atlantic-hurricane-season/
The Best Resources for Tracking Hurricane Matthew, According to a Ship Routing Expert
October 4, 2016
Interview https://gcaptain.com/best-online-hurricane-tracker/
Anthem of the Seas Cruise Cut Short to Avoid Storm
February 29, 2016
Quoted https://gcaptain.com/anthem-of-the-seas-cruise-cut-short-to-avoid-storm/
Anthem of the Seas Caught in Extreme Storm Off U.S. East Coast
February 8, 2016
Quoted https://gcaptain.com/anthem-of-the-seas-caught-in-extreme-storm-off-u-s-east-coast/
Abandoned Car Carrier Drifting East in Bay of Biscay as List Worsens
January 27, 2016
Quoted https://gcaptain.com/abandoned-car-carrier-modern-express-adrift-in-bay-of-biscay-list-worsens/
What is the Role of the Oceans in Global Warming/Climate Change?
November 13, 2015
https://gcaptain.com/what-is-the-role-of-the-oceans-in-global-warmingclimate-change/
Top Hurricane Tracking Sites [Ranked]
GCaptain – Fred Pickhardt
October 25, 2015
https://gcaptain.com/hurricane-tracking-sites-eleve/
Cargo Ship ‘El Faro’ Lost in Hurricane Joaquin – One Body Found, Heavily Damaged Lifeboat Spotted
October 5, 2015
Quoted https://gcaptain.com/el-faro-likely-sank-in-hurricane-joaquin/
American Cargo Ship ‘El Faro’ Missing in Hurricane Joaquin Near the Bahamas
October 3, 2015
Quoted https://gcaptain.com/tote-maritime-us-cargo-ship-el-faro-missing-in-hurricane-joaquin/’’’
Super Typhoon Haiyan Hits Philippines as One of Strongest Storm on Ever Recorded – UPDATE 2
Reuters/gCaptain
November 7, 2013
Quoted https://gcaptain.com/super-typhoon-nears-philippines-as-2013-strongest-storm-on-earth/
MOL Comfort’s Bow Section Breaks Free from Tow [UPDATE]
July 2, 2013
Contributed https://gcaptain.com/mol-comfort-loses-towing-wire/
MOL Comfort Breaks In Two Off Yemen, Salvage Firm Contracted [UPDATE 6]
June 20, 2013
Quoted https://gcaptain.com/mol-box-ship-suffers-broken-back-sinks-off-yeme/
Australia’s Top Iron Ore Port Braces For Direct Cyclone Hit
Reuters/gCaptain
February 26, 2013
Quoted https://gcaptain.com/australias-iron-port-braces/
A Mariner’s Guide to Waves
GCaptain/Fred Pickhardt
June 24, 2012
https://gcaptain.com/mariners-guide-waves/
What is the Mariner’s 1-2-3 Rule and Should it Be Updated?
GCaptain/Fred Pickhardt
May 30, 2012
https://gcaptain.com/mariners-1-2-3-rule-updated
Transocean Marianas Oil Rig In Danger Of Sinking [BREAKING NEWS REPORT]
July 6, 2011
Quoted https://gcaptain.com/transocean-danger-sinking-report/
Transocean Marianas Oil Rig In Danger Of Sinking [BREAKING NEWS REPORT]
July 6, 2011
(Quoted) https://gcaptain.com/transocean-danger-sinking-report/
Global Warming and Health a Meteorologist’s Perspective
Climate Change and its Impact on Public Health
Worcester Medicine, Worcester District Medical Society, Volume 75 No. 3 for May/June 2011 website: https://www.wdms.org/
Ocean Weather Services Blog Posts 2015-2022
https://oceanweatherservices.com/blog/
