⚓ Chapter 10 Captain Ralph ⚓Captain Avram Codrin Ralph was 45 years old. He had two daughters. His eldest daughter married our former Captain Alexander. He was a chain smoker. Ralph always had a cigar in his hand. He did not follow any rules or regulations. Smoking on the bridge is f*******n. But Captain Ralph always smoked on the bridge. He always smoked a specific brand of cigar that was made in Cuba. The crew loved and respected him. We were on our way to Lebanon when I had a chance to navigate with Captain Ralph. I saw a fishing vessel right ahead of our ship and informed the Captain.
Me: Vessel right ahead, Captain.
Captain: (He looked at the ECDIS and radar) Fishermen! They never follow any protocol. Manoeuvre five degrees to starboard, Mansoori.
Me: I turned the autopilot fiv
