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Andy Bartell What is your job on the ship?3rd. Assistant Engineer How long have you been doing this? On and off for 15 years, or more. What is your favorite part of what you do? Having an uneventful quiet watch. Going to places most people only see on TV. What is the least favorite part of your work? Coming back to work from vacation. |
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did you get into this field? I was dating an underwater (hard hat diver)
welder. She said to me... you belong someplace on the water. So I went to
sea.
What are your career goals? To be a Chief Engineer. What is the biggest misconception about what you do: I didn’t know there were any misconceptions about engineering. What is the most important skill/trait that you rely on? Communication and organization. What is your most memorable experience from your career? The first time I was in Antarctica and saw icebergs. I knew that I wasn’t in Kansas anymore. Tell us something about yourself. I am from Walla Walla, Washington originally. I love to ride motorcycles and cook for my friends and family. |