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Crew 2 Crew message boards allow you to get involved in lively industry discussion and comment and create posts within your specific topics.
If you want to share your information and experiences of crew life effectively and benefit industry communications, it is important to make your post easy to understand.
Following are hints and tips on everything from starting discussions, writing basic comments, to creating quality journalistic pieces we can use as breaking news in our Crew 2 Crew news feed.

Starting discussions

  • Find the most appropriate message board for your subject so it can be easily found by interested users; off topic discussions may be closed or removed.
  • Check the other discussions first so you don't repeat an existing conversation.
  • An interesting title or subject will gain attention so that other people will want to join in. Basic tips
  • Stick with the main topic of the discussion.
  • Using short sentences makes your messages easier to read and more effective.
  • Double check your message before you post it – you can always you can always edit your post after it has been posted.
  • What is your main point and does this come through?
  • Is your post relevant to the topic/thread?
  • Is it of interest to your industry?
  • Does the headline capture attention?
  • Does it flow in a logical sequence?

Hot Topics

  • Introductions – always important when joining any conversation!
  • Piracy – how will the International Maritime Community deal with it?
  • The Environment – Ships CO2 emissions, what can be done now?
  • Subject/Headline – Good quality headlines grab attention and help clarify. The headline must be relevant to the subject matter and topical within the message board thread. A possibility for the sub headline is to pose a question to the user. (5-15 words)
  • Lead Paragraph – Acts as the opening to your article and should contain as much information as to grip in readers. Answer the 5 W’s & H of journalism, (who, what, where, when, why and how).
  • Main Body – The body of the text is the chance to elaborate and add meaning to the post. It can be split into different paragraphs if it is a longer post, as it is important to use bite size nuggets of information instead of bulk text. (Each section 30 – 80 words)
  • Quotes – Not mandatory for a post but beneficial to include if possible. Quotes add weight and credibility to a written piece (especially if the source is a professional/expert in the field) and also serve to break up the article. The quote can stand on its own within the piece to draw emphasis.
  • Image Selection – Appropriate picture selection can add depth and compliment a post. This should normally be positioned on the top corner of the article, adjacent to the headline.
  • Conclusion – Serves to round up the piece and can also lead the way for a follow up post on future events.
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Welcome to Crew 2 Crew - Commercial Shipping

New members, introduce yourself here.

This section is for one purpose, introducing yourself, please do not post any technical questions here. Post & say hello, introduce yourself & meet other members.
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Daryl Wilkes 01/06/2010 15:14:04

Admin Forum

For all your Admin issues. Subforums = SITE NEWS & INFO | FEEDBACK | TECHNICAL ISSUES. The forum will indicate zero here, but please check inside for updates
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Guidelines & Rules

Please read the all the guidelines & rules posted in this forum. They have been produced for your benefit & to ensure that our community is a safe & pleasant area.
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Daryl Wilkes 04/03/2010 15:20:27

General Maritime Information & News

Maritime News

Any breaking news in the Maritime Industry? Post them here! View all archived news stories here.
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Crew 2 Crew Admin 03/09/2010 16:20:18

Maritime Employment

The forum for all employment agency information & any other employment news.
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Daryl Wilkes 21/07/2010 08:58:38

Crew 2 Crew Blog - Have your say.

This is a place to have your say about issues within the Maritime Industry which you want to talk about.......Accomodation issues, manning, pay......Keep it accurate but passionate & see what feedback you get, others might feel the same!
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oldsailor 27/07/2010 09:21:25

Odds & Ends

A Forum for all other odds & ends that do not have a dedicated Forum at this time.....SO this is the place (within reason) to post anything you want!! Doesnt even have to be nautical.
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oldsailor 20/07/2010 09:55:46

Radio Officers & I.T. Officers

This Forum is for all the Radio & I.T. Officers. Some might say a dying breed..........lets show them!
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dolphin33 09/04/2010 14:52:19

Welfare

All welfare stories, issues, information.
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Daryl Wilkes 08/06/2010 09:18:07

Technical Discussions

Crewtube

For all those amazing personal videos, youtube clips & other news videos you have found on the web which show life at sea! From Storms to sinkings!!
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dolphin33 23/03/2010 12:05:28

Navigation

A message board for all things Navigation, from Nav lights to near miss stories or experiances
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dolphin33 19/04/2010 11:59:12

Marine Engineering

For the Marine Engineer to discuss the design, construction, installation, operation and support of the systems and equipment which propel and control marine vessels, and of the maritime systems which make a vessel move.
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oldsailor 02/06/2010 10:19:41

Welcome the Female Forum

A place exclusively for Female Maritime Professionals.
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Daryl Wilkes 04/05/2010 22:26:47

Environmental issues

A forum for all things related to Environmental issues.
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oldsailor 27/07/2010 09:44:17

Ships Security & Piracy matters

For all your Ships Security questions & Piracy concerns, stories & actions.
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oldsailor 29/07/2010 14:03:14

Satellite / GMDSS & Wireless Information

For all technical questions & help on GMDSS & other Radio & Wireless equipment
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Daryl Wilkes 13/07/2010 13:00:11

Deck topics

For all those Deck topics which do not have a dedicated Forum at this time. If a topic crops up more & more I will create a Forum dedicated to it.
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Daryl Wilkes 13/07/2010 13:33:30