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Q&A with captain McCarthy

POPULAR MECHANICS: What do you love most about your job?

Being a mariner is a visceral job where, despite all the technology and information provided to you, you still need to observe the sea and the weather, and be in touch with the feel and motion of your ship in order to make the best appraisal of any situation and the most beneficial decisions. I also enjoy the

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