Primer colour for ships?

[Dave Ward]

Things haven't changed Dave,

Deck scalers still exist and are the same basic technology though such things are found on bulkers and general cargo only due to the thicker scale from more mechanical damage when working cargo.

Needle guns and angle grinders are what my lads use these days as generally areas of scale are more localised.

How long did you do at sea Dave?

James,
1974-1988. Started as engineer cadet with British & Commonwealth ( Union Castle, Clan Line, King Line ), then joined Bank Line, had to jack it in eventually as I had health problems. Did a couple of trips as 2/E, had my chief's ticket, but I don't think I would have gone any further - no more ships!
Dave

[Ancientmariner]

James,
1974-1988. Started as engineer cadet with British & Commonwealth ( Union Castle, Clan Line, King Line ), then joined Bank Line, had to jack it in eventually as I had health problems. Did a couple of trips as 2/E, had my chief's ticket, but I don't think I would have gone any further - no more ships!
Dave

There's a few companies left still thought very few British crewed deep sea ships.
Company I work for is now over 100 years old and still going.
I think 2/E and the mate have the best jobs, I am not fussed by going Old man anytime soon, though I think my mind set is changing slowly trip by trip.