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Help and Advice / Re: Possible Malware - Invitations for Java Updates

« on: July 10, 2014, 01:22:58 PM »

I have taken your advice.

AdBlockPlus installed.

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Help and Advice / Re: Possible Malware - Invitations for Java Updates

« on: July 10, 2014, 01:08:14 PM »

This is getting really annoying. I am sure Ship Spotting can stop this!

Jens Boldt says he has no problems with his Mac.  I am running a Mac OS X 10.9.4 and Safari 7.0.5 and I have!

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Shipping News and information / Re: Grenaa Star beached

« on: December 26, 2013, 10:06:32 PM »

Newspaper report:

"A spokesman for Northumbria Police said a 53-year-old man has since been arrested by police on suspicion of being a "master, pilot or seaman unfit through drink".

As I understand, it is not certain whether it was the skipper or one of the crew.

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Shipping News and information / Grenaa Star beached

« on: December 17, 2013, 07:19:17 PM »

The Hartlepool registered fishing boat the 'GRENAA STAR" was involved in an accident just off the River Tyne this morning.

http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/story/2013-12-17/fishing-vessel-beached/

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Help and Advice / Re: IMO

« on: December 09, 2013, 04:50:18 PM »

Thank you for the swift response davidships and Ken Smith.

I did, initially, copy and paste the number and, as that didn't work, it was typed in the end.

Anyway, all sorted and the IMO number in place!

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Help and Advice / Re: Search facility on Marine Traffic website

« on: December 09, 2013, 03:56:03 PM »

On a personal note I thought the new Marine Traffic website was atrocious.

I persevered for a few weeks, but I'd had enough.

I deleted my account with them but they've been kind enough to leave my 500 or so images in place.

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Help and Advice / IMO

« on: December 09, 2013, 03:51:02 PM »

Earlier today I submitted a photograph of the PD Ports dredger "Cleveland County" but, for some reason, it will not accept the IMO number. I have tried four times to add it and each time it shows as "unavailable".

http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=1933587

In March last year I submitted another photo of this vessel and the IMO number shows without a problem.

Any ideas or suggestions here?

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Shipping News and information / BRIGHT OCEAN tragedy.

« on: September 10, 2012, 06:35:14 PM »

Sadly, a tragedy occurred on board the "Bright Ocean" as she was berthed at Irvine's Quay in Hartlepool last night (Sunday, September 9th).

According to the local newspaper, The Mail, a worker was killed after falling 30 feet into the ship's hold.

http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/local/docker-dies-after-30ft-fall-1-4912805

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Help and Advice / Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum

« on: June 13, 2011, 06:44:03 PM »

I echo Steve's comments about the Canon 100mm-400mm lens. I've had mine for about three years and it is ideal for what I use it for.

Just browse through my own photographs of ships coming, and going, to Hartlepool and the results can clearly be seen.

Just for the record I am using a Canon 1000D camera.

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Help and Advice / Re: MMSI or IMO Numbers for Military Vessels

« on: June 02, 2011, 03:47:55 PM »

Hi Phil,

The information on the IMO number was listed on the PD Port site:

http://www.pdports.co.uk/teesport/shippingreports/SR-02-ShipsInPort.asp

Of course, the 'Ships in Port' link will be out of date by June 7th when she sails.

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Help and Advice / Re: MMSI or IMO Numbers for Military Vessels

« on: June 02, 2011, 02:58:51 PM »

I've read this thread, with interest, because just this morning we had the British naval vessel "HMS Hurworth" arrive in Hartlepool with the IMO number of 84.

When I tried to add this number to my posting it wasn't accepted, of course, because IMO numbers must have seven digits.

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Shipping News and information / Re: Question for River Tyne spotters

« on: May 14, 2011, 11:13:53 PM »

I'm sure you have checked the Port of Tyne listings.

http://www.portoftyne.co.uk/business-divisions/marine-and-environmental-services/shipping-movements/ships-on-berth/

Just a chance.

Stan.