Gary Warner wrote:
"otnmbrd" wrote in message
ink.net...

Depends on the vessel I'm on.
If a member of the Stewards department is assigned as my "cup holder",
then I'm generally satisfied, since at the time they'll have no other
duties and can follow me around without interruption.
However, if the ship is low on manning, and the duty Mate is assigned,
then some very frustrating inconveniences can occur, such as when I'm
out on the bridgewing and I give an engine order, the duty Mate being in
charge of the EOT and Bell Book, must run into the wheelhouse (with my
cuppa) to answer the bell and log same, thus causing me to either have
to follow to remain within reach, or to wait until his return ..... very
inconvenient.



You could also delay giving the engine order.

This can lead to some unpleasant consequences in narrow channels.

Or, horrors, hold your own drink in you own hand.

To do that, I would have to either give up smoking or using the radio
...... no, best to live with the inconvenience.