Author Archives: Andrew Cooper

About Andrew Cooper

An electrical engineer living and working on Mauna Kea, Hawai'i. Webmaster for the NordicQuest.com website. Sometimes the first mate/deckhand/launch driver/anchor detail/cook/dishwasher and mechanic aboard the Nordic Quest.

A Whale in the Sonar

The whale dove just in front of me, tail in the air as it slid below the surface. It was a pretty sight, the huge tail silhouetted against the grey water. Satisfied that there was no danger of collision I … Continue reading

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Documenting the Moment

A testament to our connected age. Fish on deck, a glacier, a spectacular sunset, any photogenic moment is a reason to grab the phone to take a few pics. When a series of beeps reveals coverage the phones appear again. … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week – Bergie Bits

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Photo of the Week – John Hopkins Glacier

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AIS Gets You Respect

A new feature on the Nordic Quest this year is AIS. We have added an Automatic Identification System transmitter and receiver to the Furuno navigation suite. This means that other vessels that are equipped with AIS show up on our … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week – Forest Pond

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Photo of the Week – Five Finger Light

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Photo of the Week – Waterfall

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Photo of the Week – Dawes Glacier

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Photo of the Week – Family Fishing

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