Marine Systems Excellence eMagazine

Please note, our first two questions are in regard to a previous Photo Essay. Steve, I agree with your advice for grounding electronic equipment, but no...

Photos and Text by Ralph Naranjo Copyright  2013 SDMC, Inc.   With dedicated radar on one display and a chart plotter on another, the person on watch has much greater versatility....

Fixed Fire Suppression Systems Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright 2012     Fixed fire suppression systems offer those who have them substantial peace of mind.While the systems...

Due to Steve’s travel schedule, the Photo Essay will be a month off. Please look for its return in April.  Ask Steve Steve, I have a question...

Text and Photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2014 SDMC Inc. An event that occurred a few days ago reminded me of the importance of a...

From the Masthead Delivery Delayed It’s not uncommon for new vessels to be late, in fact it is unfortunately the norm.  I frequently remind my clients...

From the Masthead A Blue-Collar Resurgence; In Praise of the Trades                Back in 2017 I wrote an editorial entitled, “The Need for Vocational Training”; I lamented...

Risk Assessment for Offshore Passagemaking Steve D'Antonio All photos copyright Steve D'Antonio Part I In part one of this two part series I'll discuss the means by which...

Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2017 From the Masthead About a year ago a client of mine, I’ll call him Frank, had text exchange with...

Copyright © 2016 Ask Steve: July 2016 Steve, I just bought an Ocean Alexander 42 Sedan with CAT 3208s in it.  They do not have air cleaner filters, just...