Bio | Martin Machado. My work reflects the time I spend at sea as a merchant marine, commercial fisherman, and sailor. I typically use a camera as my notebook while at sea, then recreate these experiences through the use of paint when back in the studio. On longer jobs, such as in the container-ship work, I paint in my cabin in what spare time I can find. A current series has taken inspiration from 18th century etchings that were the result of South Pacific exploration by Europeans. My aim is to recreate the style of these historical works through ink on paper, while infusing imagery and ideas that stem from my own time at sea. In some works I sample from this canon, juxtaposing a historical figure perhaps, with a character I have met in my own travels. I hope that my art works touch on the complexity of a globalized economy and the effects it has on humans, animals, and the environment. I hope you enjoy checking out my work. Born: 1980, San Jose, CACurrent Home-Port: San Francisco Selected Exhibitions.
Notes from a Cargo Ship Deckhand [PHOTOS] Marty Machado writes about and photographs the last leg of a 6-month stay working as deckhand (and often pulling the 12am to 4am watch) aboard a container ship. WE WERE APPROACHING Dubai on the third of three 57-day trips from New York to Singapore and back. In typical shipping industry fashion there was a drastic change of plans at the last minute, and it was decided to send the ship through the dry docks in Singapore. Unfortunately, I was not going to be home for the holidays as planned, and my stay on board would now exceed six months.
However, I was going to get to spend two full weeks in Singapore, after which our ship would start a Pacific run, hitting several new Asian ports and eventually sailing back under Golden Gate into my home port of San Francisco. Strand Travel. Www.lr.org/Images/14 Passenger lines CURRENT_tcm155-173525.pdf. Lloyd's Register Group - Useful addresses for passenger lines and freighter travel. Lloyd's Register Group - Frequently asked questions.
Answers to frequently asked questions on shipping and our marine records. Lloyd’s Register receives numerous enquiries every day. This section gives advice and information based on the most common queries that we answer. Many of the subjects below have links to our information sheets or to external organisations that may be able to help you further. • How do I find out more about ship’s captains or masters? • What is classification? • Do you have information on crew members? • What details can I get on vessels currently in service? The name (often just the surname) of a ship’s master or captain was recorded in the Lloyd’s Register of Ships between 1764 and 1921. What is classification? Do you have information on crew members? What details can I get on vessels currently in service? Do you produce Declaration of Age Certificates? Back to Top Can you give me historical information on ships?
Do you keep insurance records? What is an International Maritime Organization (IMO) Number? Alaska Marine Highway System :: Official Site :: Alaska DOT&PF. Driver Goes Free Valid for travel from October 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013 The licensed driver of a passenger vehicle will be allowed to travel FREE when accompanying a drivable vehicle on any Alaska Marine Highway ferry trip. Applies to eligible travel legs that are boarded between October 1, 2012 and April 30, 2013. Tickets may be purchased any time through our online reservations , by calling toll free to (800) 642-0066, at your local ferry terminal or from your favorite travel agent. 30% Discount on Mirror Round Trips Valid for travel from November 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013 From November 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013 travelers can enjoy a 30% discount for full fare adults, children and vehicles on “mirror image” round trips. Restrictions apply. Freighter Travel. What are passenger freighters? - They are working cargo ships, mainly container vessels, which carry a small number of passengers.
The maximum passenger load is 12 and the average is about 5. Who sails in passenger freighters? - People who love the sea and ships. What is there to do? What about accommodation? What about food? How safe are freighters? What paperwork do I need? What does it cost? What to take? Where do they sail? Australia/New Zealand - Voyages to/from North America - east or west coast. “Banana Boats” - Although no longer available from North America, “banana boats” still sail between Europe and the Caribbean Europe - There are sailings to/from northern Europe (Usually UK, Holland or Belgium) or to the Mediterranean from/to Montreal, Cleveland and the United States. Far East - Voyages from both coasts of the USA to countries of the Far East. South America - Although no longer available from North America, voyages to South America are still available from Europe.
The RMS St Helena - a voyage with a difference. How to: Travel by cargo ship. Freighter travel. This article is a travel topic Freighter travel is a less crowded, cheaper alternative for crossing a sea or ocean, not using airplanes or commercial cruise ships or ferries. Understand[edit] A well-kept secret in these days of airport anxiety and worry about aircraft emissions is that it is still possible to book a regularly scheduled sea passage to most parts of the world. While the world-famous Queen Mary 2 offers sometimes two departures in a month between Southampton and New York, many cargo-passenger services offer sailings every week of the year. A tour of ports tells us what’s going on.
Essentially, you are paying a cargo vessel to transport you along with whatever they are ferrying across the sea, usually containers these days, although some multi-purpose ships still survive and you can sail from the USA and Europe to China and Japan in a heavy-lift ship or from the Great Lakes to Europe in a grain carrier. A cheaper alternative is becoming part of the crew. Eat and Sleep[edit] Travel by Cargo Ship Around the World. Adventure on the High Seas Story and photos by Friedel Rother Long-Term Traveler Columnist for Transitions Abroad Imagine for a moment that you are on the deck of a ship, sipping a glass of wine. You turn your head towards the water just in time to spot a pod of dolphins swimming by. After lingering in the sunshine for a while, it's time to head inside for a 3-course evening meal and a splash in the pool before retiring to bed.
Now, what kind of vessel are you on? No, you are not on a standard commercial cruise ship. A far more intimate and relaxed experience than you might imagine, the experience on board is a sharp contrast to the rough and industrial outward appearance a container ship tends to project. Our introduction to freighter travel was a relatively short 5-day sailing between Australia and New Zealand. The Costs of Cargo Ship Travel Here was our first taste of the wonders of sea travel – plenty of luggage allowance. Hospitality on Board Had there ever been stowaways? As Mr. FREIGHTER TRAVEL BETWEEN SIX CONTINENTS. Freighter Travelling Between Six Continents by Matz Lonnedal Risberg, So far I’ve travelled by freighters eight times (then I don’t count the trip by a little cargo dhow from to in 2001).
I’ve used four different agents so far, with various experience. The first one was Süd in , which I came in contact with in the following way: I love to travel, but to me flying has nothing to do with travelling. The second one of those became the first one I actually made, in 1992, by the “Queen Elizabeth II” from Cherbourg to New York, then not only the “Canadian” from Toronto to Vancouver but by Amtrak trains all over the United States and then by the QE2 back again to Southampton. But it was on the return journey back from my voyage that I on the Beijing-Moscow train met an American who travelled by freighters, and he gave me an address to a ships agent in . I was devastated. There were three fellow passengers on board, a Dutch-American couple, rather dull, and a chef from in .
The m.v. Steve 's Marine Links Page. Steve 's Home Page. The Internet Guide to Freighter Travel :: FREIGHTER AGENTS. There are other agents booking freighter travel than the one recommended. These can be reached via any search engine using the phrase "freighter travel". The location of the agent with respect to your home is of no consequence. Travel arrangements can be made by Email (the way I do it), by fax, or phone. Shop around for the freighter agent that best meets your needs. Agents all deal with many of the same shipping company companies, but all have different portfolios of available voyages. These agents either book freighter voyages exclusively, or freighter bookings are the major part of their business. I personally use the agent listed below to book my voyages.
The Cruise People, LTD: Located in London. Freighter Travel - Internet Guide to Freighter Travel. Secret Agent Deals: How to Find Prices Cruise Lines Don't Offer. We recently heard a rumor about a seven-night cruise to Alaska on Princess for $299 -- an extremely low fare, especially in light of current cruise pricing (most fares on comparable sailings are in the $500's right now). An online search turned up no evidence of such a deal. Finally, we asked a travel agent about the offer, who said that he'd seen the deal. It was an exclusive rate offered only by Princess' best agent partners -- and could not be advertised to the general public. You've probably seen this kind of deal before -- often when a cruise agency with whom you've done business or have signed up for newsletters sends an e-mail about an amazing bargain with a price too low to publish.
But this latest offering got us thinking: How do these "secret" sales work, and how can you buy into the action? We talked to some more travel agents -- and some cruise lines -- to get the inside scoop. One-Off, Unpublishable Rates So what do they do? Group Rates. Best Budget Cruises. Cruises Under $75 a NightBudgets can get tight at times, but that doesn't mean you have to ditch your vacation plans all together. If taking a cruise this year involves penny pinching, why not consider a cruise on a line known more for value than for the latest splashy features? Unlike the airline industry with its low-cost carriers (think Spirit Airlines, Ryanair or even Southwest), not many cruise lines would be considered budget (though some older ships on well-established, contemporary cruise lines, like Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, could fall into this category).
So, to help in your search for cruise deals, we've come up with three categories for penny pinchers -- budget cruise lines, budget itineraries and budget seasons. You don't necessarily need to sail with a dedicated budget cruise line to find rock-bottom rates, but you need to know which itineraries and cruising seasons traditionally have the lowest prices. Discount Cruises, Last-Minute Cruises, Short Notice Cruises - Vacations To Go. Exclusive Cruise Combos® Maris Freighter Cruise & Travel Club, Int'l - Q&A Freighter Guide. The noon meal is the main meal of the day, and usually includes soup, meat, a starch dish, vegetables, salad and fruit. Wine may or may not be included. The evening meal is normally a ragout of some sort, often over rice, with platters of cold cuts, crudités and cheese. Serendipity played an important part in making our dining experience more enjoyable.
When we first boarded, meals were adequate but completely uninspired and boring. Cabin service is available on a daily or weekly basis, depending on the ship. 9) Who are the officers and which language is spoken onboard? English is the lingua franca of all freighters. 10) What currency is used onboard?
It is usually necessary to pay cash using USD for onboard expenses. 11) Who should I tip? Tipping is at the passenger's discretion and is limited to the cabin and dining room stewards, often one and the same person, who shares it with the chef. 12) Are there elevators onboard? 13) Do freighters have telephone, e-mail and Internet connections? Freighter Voyages. Cruises : Search Results.