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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 May 2022, 20:53
Replies: 19
Views: 1,847
Posted By markmullen
The strange thing is in the commercial world we...

The strange thing is in the commercial world we never do a radio test despite being out in far worse conditions and more frequently than the average leisure boater. We simply continue using the radio...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2020, 17:08
Replies: 26
Views: 2,081
Posted By markmullen
Gerber on my belt and a Gerber EZ Out on my vest....

Gerber on my belt and a Gerber EZ Out on my vest. https://www.gerber-store.co.uk/knives-c1/gerber-e-z-rescue-knife-p39 they’re tremendously sharp out of the box. They do rust eventually in seawater. ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 September 2020, 09:06
Replies: 29
Views: 1,777
Posted By markmullen
Because out of the water a wet wetsuit gets very...

Because out of the water a wet wetsuit gets very very cold quickly when exposed to 30 knots of wind.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 August 2020, 20:30
Replies: 23
Views: 4,139
Posted By markmullen
There’s loads of reasons it might have happened,...

There’s loads of reasons it might have happened, medical issue for the skipper, mechanical failure on the boat, best not to speculate until the report comes out.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 January 2020, 10:53
Replies: 11
Views: 1,114
Posted By markmullen
Another vote for Gecko. You’ll see them used by...

Another vote for Gecko. You’ll see them used by independent lifeboats, the RNLI, the navy etc.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 December 2019, 21:15
Replies: 15
Views: 1,384
Posted By markmullen
High speed and loud engines renders voice comms...

High speed and loud engines renders voice comms impossible, particularly when wind noise comes into play.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 December 2019, 00:17
Replies: 40
Views: 4,640
Posted By markmullen
I’ve got a selection of drysuits: Musto HPX,...

I’ve got a selection of drysuits:

Musto HPX, expensive but very breathable. Fine for yachting and light rib work but doesn’t feel like it would last long at all for heavy duty use. Worn with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 June 2019, 10:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,100
Posted By markmullen
Awkward MOB recovery when your FRC is out of...

Awkward MOB recovery when your FRC is out of action.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 February 2019, 20:08
Replies: 16
Views: 1,491
Posted By markmullen
You should see the fun you have for Yachtmaster...

You should see the fun you have for Yachtmaster Offshore, courses to steer, loads of secondary ports and blind nav. Oh the joy!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 February 2019, 15:17
Replies: 16
Views: 1,491
Posted By markmullen
Try iPowerboat at Ballachulish in Scotland. I did...

Try iPowerboat at Ballachulish in Scotland. I did my intermediate with them a few years back, and then subsequently my advanced.

Not only is it a great school with top notch instruction but it’s...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 February 2019, 15:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,084
Posted By markmullen
McLachlan Marine in Aberdeen were looking for rib...

McLachlan Marine in Aberdeen were looking for rib coxswains recently.

I’ve worked for them in the past, they’re good guys with a nice, and growing, fleet of boats.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 January 2019, 00:46
Replies: 12
Views: 2,071
Posted By markmullen
Boarding ladders...

It was on mine and as I was in a dry suit I went in and we tested it. Works a treat, you just have to be careful not to get knotted up in the A frame!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 January 2019, 14:53
Replies: 78
Views: 6,432
Posted By markmullen
I wear ballistic glasses, wear them at home in...

I wear ballistic glasses, wear them at home in ribs too, prescription and built in headband to hold them in place.

Mine are Wiley X and are very comfortable for hours on end, they’ve even got a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 December 2018, 20:16
Replies: 25
Views: 2,642
Posted By markmullen
Good work.

Good work.
Forum: Commercial operators 24 December 2018, 23:20
Replies: 1
Views: 773
Posted By markmullen
Happy Christmas Mariners

A big happy Christmas to all who make their living at sea.

May 2019 be a safe and successful one for us all.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 November 2018, 18:08
Replies: 15
Views: 1,795
Posted By markmullen
Speak to Ryan at iPowerboat at Ballachulish,...

Speak to Ryan at iPowerboat at Ballachulish, lunch at the Ballachulish Hotel is only a 30 second walk from his slip.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 October 2018, 13:40
Replies: 27
Views: 3,086
Posted By markmullen
I’ve got three drysuits, Safequip rescue suit,...

I’ve got three drysuits, Safequip rescue suit, issued by the lifeboat I’m on. Very well made, has been through all the major national floods in recent years with me, no damage sustained.

Hammond...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 October 2018, 14:52
Replies: 18
Views: 1,561
Posted By markmullen
On my life jacket my VHF lives in the pocket...

On my life jacket my VHF lives in the pocket built in to the Spinlock Deckvest. My PLB and knife live in a spinlock pouch attached to the port side strap which works well, an AIS beacon is installed...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 September 2018, 13:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,214
Posted By markmullen
Skippering work will need to be commercially...

Skippering work will need to be commercially endorsed. You can commercially endorse your PB2 but it limits you to so close to land and by day only that it’s not a lot of use for commercial work.
...
Forum: Commercial operators 16 July 2018, 17:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,472
Posted By markmullen
Speak to Ruari at McLachlan Marine and tell him...

Speak to Ruari at McLachlan Marine and tell him Mark Mullen recommended you. A bit further away at Aberdeen but are often looking for crews.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 March 2018, 21:17
Replies: 13
Views: 3,033
Posted By markmullen
You’re looking at this wrong lads, there’ll be...

You’re looking at this wrong lads, there’ll be plenty kicking about the market cheap in Spain before the law comes into effect. Bonanza!
Forum: Commercial operators 11 January 2018, 14:52
Replies: 0
Views: 1,186
Posted By markmullen
Skipper / Crew Available Immediately

Does anyone need a skipper or crew?

I am available immediately, based in North Yorkshire but happy to travel anywhere.


Commercially Endorsed Advanced Powerboat
STCW
ENG1 & RNLI Lifeboat...
Forum: Commercial operators 08 January 2018, 11:30
Replies: 1
Views: 1,531
Posted By markmullen
I've dropped you a PM

I've dropped you a PM
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 December 2017, 10:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,204
Posted By markmullen
I’ve worked with Versadock on a few commercial...

I’ve worked with Versadock on a few commercial jobs, amazing stuff, very stable and flexible in its setup. We’ve had scaffolding towers set up on it with guys working with power tools above and still...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 November 2017, 13:24
Replies: 13
Views: 2,805
Posted By markmullen
Sealskinz are good but don't keep your hands warm...

Sealskinz are good but don't keep your hands warm if they're very wet and wind blowing across them. Put a pair of liner gloves inside them (I use a pair of Rab microfleece) and they're brilliant.
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