Cohabiting with your chemical companions
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Cruisers need to know the proper use and storage of specialized chemicals onboard to ensure safety. An understanding of these chemicals and their hazards is crucial. These chemicals include muriatic acid, diesel oil, kerosene, alcohol-based products and liquor, ammonia and chlorine bleaches.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1998
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A voice of reason
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The International Safety of Life at Sea treaty calls for the installation of VHF digital selective calling (DSC) available in the Global Marine Distress Signalling System. DSC allows for faster and clearer passage of emergency signals among sailors than traditional Channel 16 distress calls.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1998
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A magellanic encounter
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The western tip of Tierra del-fuego is a notorious place known for its nasty weather and strong currents. People aboard Murielle, the vagabond 47 ketch, were trying to transit this channel.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2003
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