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Shipping News and information / Marine Traffic revamp

« on: November 01, 2023, 05:50:37 PM »

Does anybody else think the New Marine traffic look is a step backwards? I think personally i preferred the older look with the sea light blue and the icons as they were....

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Site related news, functions and modules / Couple of questions / site slow

« on: August 26, 2023, 08:47:16 AM »

Hi there, is anyone else experiencing a sluggish site, especially opening up photos?....and secondly is it just me or is the photos when opened smaller than they were before?

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Shipping News and information / Noor 1 (IMO 7104441)

« on: December 16, 2021, 07:43:34 PM »

In light of the recent mini cull of Red Sea pilgrim ferries, does anyone have any info on the fate of the 1971 built Noor 1?.

She remarkably is 50 years old, but was last on the ship tracking sites in early October, since then nothing. If she's still at anchor off Port Sudan (her last known position) are the bells finally toiling for this old lady.

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Help and Advice / Cullercoats fishing registration queries

« on: November 04, 2021, 05:45:52 PM »

Hi all, hoping someone can clarify a couple of things for me on behalf of a friend.

Firstly does anyone know the Registration letters for Cullercoats?

And secondly the vessel BOY DAVID KY95 is she definitely registered to cullercoats or elsewhere?

Thanks in advance for any help

Richard

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Shipping News and information / Responder (ex Maersk Responder) sinks

« on: September 12, 2020, 09:51:01 PM »

Cable layer Responder sank earlier today in the South China Sea after a fire onboard.

No injuries or life's lost thankfully. Video below of her final moments.

https://youtu.be/593KwsfiajI

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Shipping News and information / Stellar Banner scuttled in Atlantic Ocean

« on: June 13, 2020, 02:03:07 PM »

Stellar Banner declared a TLC, scuttled off Brazil on Friday with roughly half her cargo of Iron Ore still onboard...video below:

https://youtu.be/a_y7UrbelSQ

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Site related news, functions and modules / Ships that have no photo in database

« on: June 13, 2020, 01:56:02 PM »

Hi all,

Shipspotting is i think you would all agree THE premier place to view ship photos of all ships going back to the early days of steam to the present day. That said there must be a tremendous amount of ships that are yet to still be added to the database, even relatively young ships of less than 5 years old.

This leads me onto this question: Would there be a way for the site to flag up missing ships by obviously their IMO number, listing them for us spotters to try and strike them off? I know it's most likely impossible but it would be interesting to know the percentage of a random block of ships built in say 1974 or 2005 for example that are covered on the site? How many blanks (no photos to view) must there be out there?

I'd guess tens of thousands....

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Site related news, functions and modules / Site sluggish/non responsive

« on: February 05, 2020, 01:23:41 PM »

The site (at least my end) today seems slow and ponderous - i get this message at times back n forth....

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

Database Error: Got error 28 from storage engine
File: /www/www/smf1/Sources/Post.php
Line: 1981

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Site related news, functions and modules / Database error: to many connections

« on: April 02, 2019, 12:35:25 PM »

Hi i've had this message and unable to access the site the same time the last three mornings. (8am UK time)

Is it my end or more a capacity issue with the server?

Cheers, Richard

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Site related news, functions and modules / Coinhive threat warning

« on: October 10, 2017, 05:27:10 PM »

Has anybody else been getting an anti virus alert for coinhive.com on this site when you click on it?

The warning beeps saying virus detected only happen on this site an no other.

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Shipping News and information / The tugs that struggle to go in a straight line...

« on: September 06, 2012, 07:35:25 PM »

Hi Folks,

Story from the local press here in Shetland about our ever so wonky new harbour tugs built for Shetland Island Council's Sullom Voe oil terminal..you couldn't make it up!   

http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2012/09/06/sic-puts-aside-1-million-to-repair-sullom-voe-tugs

Richard

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Shipping News and information / NorthLink lose ferry contract

« on: May 04, 2012, 04:28:48 PM »

After 10 years serving Orkney & Shetland, NorthLink ferries this afternoon lost it's contract to run the  ferry service to Serco group.

After July 6th Serco assume the services with all bookings if made before then honoured.

The current vessels Hjaltland, Hrossey, Hamnavoe, Helliar, & Hildasay will be operated by the new operator, who are promising a modernizing of the service at all levels from booking to disembarkation.

Bit of a surprise Serco winning this so we'll see what happens in the months ahead.

Cheers
Richard

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Shipping News and information / imo number after 99 reached

« on: February 13, 2012, 06:46:35 PM »

Hi all,

This may be a daft question but i was wondering what happens to the imo number sequence once they get to 99? 

Does it change to 00 or does it change to an 8 digit number as opposed to a 7 currently?

Cheers
Richard 

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Shipping News and information / Millionth photo milestone

« on: September 04, 2010, 08:51:48 PM »

Hi All,

Noting that there has been some "heavy" threads kicking about the forum in recent months i thought it was time for a slightly lighter hearted one for a change.

I see that we are fast steaming up on the one millionth photo (less than 20,000 to go and counting).

So folks i was thinking how should we mark this milestone? Perhaps there could be a gift or maybe a certificate or even something else for the lucky uploader...i throw this thread open for any suggestions out there...

Maybe we could get Derek to present the award at some swanky 5* hotel, black tie bash in some exotic land.... :-D  Oh well we can but dream!

Cheers
Richard

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Shipping News and information / NorthLink secure "new " freight vessel

« on: December 14, 2009, 08:11:35 PM »

Hi All,

NorthLink's search for a replacement for the 38 year old Hascosay is at an end. It has been revealed that the company will time charter the ro-ro cargo ship Shield (IMO 9119246) starting in the new year.

The future of the much travelled Hascosay is unknown, however her age may result in the scrapyard being her final voyage.

The crew of the Hascosay will be moved to the rest of the companies vessels, Hamnavoe, Hrossey and Hjaltland.

Furthermore islanders are getting the chance to rename the vessel with a suitable name that ties in with the current fleet - the prize four free trips on a NorthLink route, and pride of place at the renaming ceremony.

NorthLink's other charter freight ship Clare remains on the route for the time being, however a replacement for her is also  being sought in the next year or so.

Regards
Richard