Martin Leduc
@dieselduckster.bsky.social
Propensity for adventures; striving to be a useful human. Marine Engineering professional sailing on commercial ships all over the world.
Creator of www.dieselduck.net, a website for Marine Engineers, online since 1997.
From Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Creator of www.dieselduck.net, a website for Marine Engineers, online since 1997.
From Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Alaska bound cargo barge taking on water in the inside passage off Bella Bella, on BC's central coast.
November 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Alaska bound cargo barge taking on water in the inside passage off Bella Bella, on BC's central coast.
Let industry self regulate!
Preliminary inspection report show cracked engine pylons evident on other MD11, however this these findings should be considered unconfirmed.
Preliminary inspection report show cracked engine pylons evident on other MD11, however this these findings should be considered unconfirmed.
November 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Let industry self regulate!
Preliminary inspection report show cracked engine pylons evident on other MD11, however this these findings should be considered unconfirmed.
Preliminary inspection report show cracked engine pylons evident on other MD11, however this these findings should be considered unconfirmed.
Bridgemans' newest floatel, MV Saga X, makes its first appearance on the west coast of Canada.
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Bridgemans' newest floatel, MV Saga X, makes its first appearance on the west coast of Canada.
The Canadian flagged great lakes bulker, Rt Hon Paul Martin has run aground off Detroit.
November 8, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The Canadian flagged great lakes bulker, Rt Hon Paul Martin has run aground off Detroit.
Certainly feels like thats bang on...
November 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Certainly feels like thats bang on...
Things that make me go mmmm?
October 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Things that make me go mmmm?
When buildings become giant screens
by Vitor Jubini
by Vitor Jubini
October 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
When buildings become giant screens
by Vitor Jubini
by Vitor Jubini
The Artemia pleasure boat is marooned in the dried bed of Lake Urmia, Iran.
By Mohammad Ataei Mohammadi
By Mohammad Ataei Mohammadi
October 27, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The Artemia pleasure boat is marooned in the dried bed of Lake Urmia, Iran.
By Mohammad Ataei Mohammadi
By Mohammad Ataei Mohammadi
This is a panoramic photograph of the Buriganga River, which runs through Dhaka. The polluted waters of this busy river are visible, along with the chaotic and overcrowded construction on each bank. An impressive city that never rests, filled with deafening noise.
By Fran Arnau
By Fran Arnau
October 27, 2025 at 1:32 AM
This is a panoramic photograph of the Buriganga River, which runs through Dhaka. The polluted waters of this busy river are visible, along with the chaotic and overcrowded construction on each bank. An impressive city that never rests, filled with deafening noise.
By Fran Arnau
By Fran Arnau
Remembering the ElFaro, which sank, ten years ago today.
October 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Remembering the ElFaro, which sank, ten years ago today.
October 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Who knew, Toronto's AGO has quite a bit of maritime sights! Including an entire flotilla of ships.
September 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Who knew, Toronto's AGO has quite a bit of maritime sights! Including an entire flotilla of ships.
Bridgemans grows fleet in support of big projects on BC's coast with floatel, MV Saga, and two new passenger catamarans.
September 30, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Bridgemans grows fleet in support of big projects on BC's coast with floatel, MV Saga, and two new passenger catamarans.
Checking out boats in Toronto, on a beautiful day!
September 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Checking out boats in Toronto, on a beautiful day!
McKeil's MV Beverly MI Is reportedly on its way to assist MB Thamesborg, grounded in the Canadian Arctic.
What, a Canadian response asset??? Unheard of.
On the CCG operations page, you'll notice the progress of the Baltic III salvage )or lack thereof).
www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/corporation-...
What, a Canadian response asset??? Unheard of.
On the CCG operations page, you'll notice the progress of the Baltic III salvage )or lack thereof).
www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/corporation-...
September 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
McKeil's MV Beverly MI Is reportedly on its way to assist MB Thamesborg, grounded in the Canadian Arctic.
What, a Canadian response asset??? Unheard of.
On the CCG operations page, you'll notice the progress of the Baltic III salvage )or lack thereof).
www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/corporation-...
What, a Canadian response asset??? Unheard of.
On the CCG operations page, you'll notice the progress of the Baltic III salvage )or lack thereof).
www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/corporation-...
Fire up the ol' Coasting Trade Act rubber stamping machine.
Even after all these years of a mature offshore oil and gas industry, waivers are constantly issued, and they wonder where the money and jobs go?
But hey, as long as the C-Suiters and handlers gets the Ws.
Canada is a banana republic.
Even after all these years of a mature offshore oil and gas industry, waivers are constantly issued, and they wonder where the money and jobs go?
But hey, as long as the C-Suiters and handlers gets the Ws.
Canada is a banana republic.
September 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Fire up the ol' Coasting Trade Act rubber stamping machine.
Even after all these years of a mature offshore oil and gas industry, waivers are constantly issued, and they wonder where the money and jobs go?
But hey, as long as the C-Suiters and handlers gets the Ws.
Canada is a banana republic.
Even after all these years of a mature offshore oil and gas industry, waivers are constantly issued, and they wonder where the money and jobs go?
But hey, as long as the C-Suiters and handlers gets the Ws.
Canada is a banana republic.
The multitasking crew mess...
September 8, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The multitasking crew mess...
Dawn to dusk in Vancouver's harbour.
September 3, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Dawn to dusk in Vancouver's harbour.
August 9, 2025 at 3:44 AM