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Help and Advice / Re: Copyright abuse - Shelby80

« on: February 03, 2017, 01:51:02 PM »

I have noticed that the account has been "suspended for photo theft"

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: It is really disapointing.....

« on: December 04, 2014, 01:14:18 PM »

Thanks Ken, I'll accept your word for that. It's just that I don't seem to be the only person who has noticed the inconsistancy as far as site standards / requirements are concerned. I recently had a picture deleted for the reason that the vessel was too distant ind "picture not clear" ,  my eyes must be playing up because I've seen pictures of ships far more distant that that and others a whole lot fuzzier. The scanned pictures mentioned in the forum are great examples.  The originals may have been good but they eere possibly scanned at low resolution.
Sometimes pictures are posted that show an interesting part of a vessel. I had a picture deleted because it didnt include the whole mast of the yacht . The point was to show the deck of a modern ocean racing yacht but even my explanation was met with a stern, "it does not comply"  answer.
I was always under the impression that the purpose of the site was to share our common interest in things that float but that seems to have changed in recent times and it is interesting to note that others that feel likewise are by and large veteran contributors to the site.

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: It is really disapointing.....

« on: December 04, 2014, 08:01:51 AM »

A few questions I would like answered as I too have noticed inconsistent standards relating to pictures acceptable to the site over recent months and when I queried this was not given a satisfactory answer.
1. Who briefs the Admins as to what is acceptable and what isn't?
2. Do Admins ever consult among each other as far as establishing if a picture is acceptable or not?
3.Is anyone benefitting financially from the pictures posted on this site? If so, then who?
 

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Shipping News and information / Mfv. Harvest Gardenia sinks south of Cape Agulhas

« on: January 01, 2013, 05:46:47 PM »

The fishing vessel Harvest Gardenia sank 60nm south of Cape Agulhas this afternoon. All crew were taken on board other vessels in the area that had come to her assistance.

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Shipping News and information / Fire on board Cable ship Chamarel

« on: August 09, 2012, 04:45:51 PM »

The crew of the Chamarel were forced to abandon ship this morning after a fire broke out on board and spread through the ship.
The vessel was north east of Walvis Bay when the fire broke out and all the crew were evacuated safely.

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Shipping News and information / Re: Finnmarken to replace Nordstjernen

« on: January 14, 2012, 06:15:50 AM »

she was in Cape Town last week.

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Shipping News and information / Re: Six Dead After COSTA CONCORDIA Runs Aground

« on: January 14, 2012, 06:07:37 AM »

Seems as if it happened at the entrance to the port!   picture at
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/9014706/Two-dead-and-thousands-evacuated-as-cruise-ship-runs-aground-off-coast-of-Italy.html

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Shipping News and information / Seafarer Day

« on: June 24, 2011, 02:17:53 PM »

Anyone out there doing something to commemorate the International Seafarer Day on Saturday?  We are having a flashmob in the V&A Waterfront here in Cape Town

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Help and Advice / Re: Soviet Ships of the Cuban Missile Crisis

« on: June 07, 2011, 02:49:23 PM »

You can try the SA Air force museum. The South African Air Force photographed many of these ships as they rounded the Cape of Good Hope.

www.saafmuseum.org.za

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Shipping News and information / Re: OLIVA Aground off Remotest inhabited Island..!!

« on: March 19, 2011, 03:51:15 AM »

The tug is still on her way to the island and has an environmental expert and bird cleaning supplies on board. It does appear that this is now become a wreck removal operation but protecting the marine environment in the area remains a priority.

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Shipping News and information / Re: Merry Christmas everyone.....

« on: December 25, 2010, 06:49:51 PM »

a very Happy Christmas to you all from a HOT Cape Town, South Africa!  32 deg C here today.
Regrads
Glenn K

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Shipping News and information / Re: MFV LAVERNE Sunk at the V&A Waterfront - Cape Town

« on: December 14, 2010, 10:56:44 AM »

Hi Bruce   Please note my email address is no longer the one you have displayed. It is [email protected] 

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Shipping News and information / Back again

« on: October 21, 2010, 03:18:07 AM »

After not being able to access the site from South Africa for more than a year I was pleasantly surprised to be able to get in this morning. Maybe my numerous emails to ICASA helped.

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Shipping News and information / Re: Somali pirates highjacked ro-ro carrying tanks to Kenya

« on: September 26, 2008, 07:58:00 AM »

Its high time that decisive action us taken against these pirates. They have no regard for international law so why should we have any regard for their rights. Until action is taken this problem will increase.

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Shipping News and information / Re: Weskus 1 broken up under wave impact

« on: August 14, 2008, 02:58:08 PM »

I have posted pictures of the Weskus 1 being pounded by the waves and after she finally broke up.
Regards
glenn Kasner