A Day At The Office

Recently we've talked a lot about the Alaskan Leader fleet and it has been fantastic looking at the remarkable new "Northern Leader" and taking a look back at the other ships in the fleet.  We even put together a "video" composed of still photos of the Alaskan Leader, Bering Leader and Bristol Leader during an "at sea photo op."  Well ....  we got to thinking (always a dangerous thing) and dredged something up from waaaaayyyyyy  back in the cobwebs of my memory.  I don't know how I happened to recall this - or even find it since the title of the clip was very obscure - but I located a video from years ago that should give you a better appreciation for what these ships and their crews do.  This is a shot of the Bering Leader from, I believe, when it was the "new kid on the block."  But - the main thing is that is represents the rest of the fleet in showing what conditions are like on a typical "day at work" for the guys that sail aboard the ships.

Take a look at the video and keep in mind the sea conditions you are seeing.  Then, take a look at all that "white stuff" that is coating the upper, exposed surfaces of the vessel.  Then - note the guys taking a leisurely break topside - in spite of what has to be somewhat 'tricky' footing. Amazing, huh?  Anyway, I thought it was kinda cool (no pun intended) finding this video after spending time with the Alaskan Leader bunch in Seattle.  Here's to successfull voyages and friendly seas.  See ya.

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