[bjelkeman-again]

Most people seem to underestimate how corrosive ocean water and spray is to nearly everything.

[yamazakiwi]

I have chipped, primed, and painted a ship many times because of this. Fortunately it was only around the equipment I "owned" so the space was only about 10x10 ft.

The amount of rust created is INSANE

[pinko]

Just curious, in what kind of situation did you "own" (I read the quotes as implying you had responsibility for the upkeep & use of) a small well-defined piece of a larger ship?

[yamazakiwi]

In the Navy, while aboard a ship, you generally have spaces that you or your team "own" whether it's the walkways right out side your work space or aloft.

[interactivecode]

Also the number of people steering a cargo ship isn’t that much, i mean it doesn’t take hundreds of people to sail it so how much is actually gained?