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Shipping News and information / Re: Marine Traffic revamp

« on: November 07, 2023, 07:48:25 PM »

MarineTraffic app pretty much a "business" app. More on Kpler recent acquisition below link...
https://www.kpler.com/blog/designing-the-new-marinetraffic-app

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Couple of questions...

« on: August 26, 2023, 03:56:23 PM »

Same thing happening on this side...

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: David Asprey - Thank You

« on: February 17, 2023, 02:54:53 AM »

In concert with Andre Brandao's post, I would like to express my appreciation for David Asprey,  for his many years of involvement with Shipspotting.com.  With David's shipping knowledge and input and numerous interactions with members over the years, his dedication to the site was so very evident.  David was very generous with his time. He was always willing to take the time and have a 2nd look at a suspect image.
I found David to be fair in his assessment, providing an explanation for the reason why the image either did not meet site standards, or in other instances allowing a photo to remain on site. I am sure it was never easy having to adjudicate some borderline cases.
My sincere best wishes to David and his family in the future.

andre (andrecas)

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Why is "Vancouver, Canada" missing as a location?

« on: November 18, 2022, 02:01:27 PM »

Hugo....

Many thanks prompt reply and reinstatement.

Brgds,

andre

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Why is "Vancouver, Canada" missing as a location?

« on: November 17, 2022, 08:40:54 PM »

csaba....

Just read your post.  As you indicated, "Vancouver" was there as a location. Now, it's (more or less) missing...!  While Roberts Bank and Berry Point come under the jurisdiction of the port authority, according to port interactive map, they are not within Vancouver port proper (as indicated on map). Roberts Bank as you are aware is approx 25 NM down the coast (Delta) and Berrypoint is beyond the 2nd Narrows Bridge (Inside Burrard Inlet). On the interactive map the port of Vancouver "proper" extends from Vancouver Wharves PMK Marine Terminal on the North Shore (Just inside Lions Gate bridge) to Lynnterm/Cascadia wharves just before the 2nd narrows bridge. Given the number of terminals (16) inside these boundaries, perhaps the folks at Shipspotting will reinstate "Vancouver" as a location unto its own. This would of course include the numerous anchorage zones located in English Bay.

andre

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Soon - New website design

« on: June 29, 2022, 02:10:30 PM »

Just an observation.....whether you scroll or click of the mouse, the site is saturated with ads.........

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Soon - New website design

« on: June 28, 2022, 09:39:57 PM »

It seems the "Ads free experience" was very brief.  Is it a feature the site will be restoring to those registered users who qualify...?

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: I don't want to join SS social media. Please stop pestering me.

« on: June 11, 2022, 03:09:45 PM »

Any member uploading photos would  have noticed that "social media" pop up screen, constantly "popping up"..!  Whomever is driving the "new" site seems determined to have members join the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, etc.  I'm not the oldest member on board (only 73) and have zero interest in the social media sites that Shipspotting is promoting! While I am a relative newbie to site (Joined in 2012), given the mixed reaction site garnering, post re-design launch, arguably, the format of the former site was more functional and easier to navigate. The implementation of https in the former site (as mentioned by Anthony Legg) would have sufficed.
It is my understanding from reading previous exchanges/posts from the SS Development Team, the new site still in continuous development. Likely more changes in the pipeline. i.e. bug fixes, overall improvements**, new features, as well as bring back old features previously available in old site..?

** Removing social media pop up screen would be one improvement

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Hello to the ShipSpotter community!

« on: May 10, 2022, 01:19:30 PM »

After rereading the message posted by Messrs. Barros and Field,  I read Shipspotting's Copyright Policy and given the sites previous stand on copyright issues, the wording in this section essentially creates an "open door policy"...? As expressed by other members, this site does not have my permission to post my photos elsewhere.

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Soon - New website design

« on: April 01, 2022, 10:49:29 PM »

It's likely some of these issues previously raised among the numerous comments made so far...
Currently using Edge on PC and experiencing multiple issues with new site................
The box that reads "Drop up to 5 files here...." not accepting one file, let alone multiple files.
Several days ago I tried using contact form addressing some issues I'm experiencing using new site design and while form acknowledges message with the line...."Thank you for your message. We read all your emails and we'll try to answer them", I wonder if this feature indeed active or still a work in progress...?
Some issues raised using contact form include....
-  limited options in "Sort feature" (Newest first or Most popular first). Previous site allowed a photographer to access any of their photos going
   back to their first upload made on the site or any other time in between with the click of the mouse. In other words the previous design
   compartmentalized the photos (using pages) whereas with new design it seems endless scrolling is required to view an old upload.....?
-  Incorrect date om my photos.
-  Site generates "Error 521" when generally browsing though photos.
-  No image appearing. Then, hours later or next day there is an image...?

Given how "busy" the new design is with its multiple components to each page (photos/panels with info/increased scrolling, etc., etc.),  the new design, (based on what I've  experienced so far), has made it awkward or cumbersome (moreso for some than others) when trying to upload photos, etc.
The new design on a mobile device not as user friendly as with previous design. Perhaps it all goes back to the format and design of previous site that more conveniently "fit" the size of screen. Whether it be on a PC or mobile device...?

The new Shipspotting site, by emulating its design after some of the other on line ship tracking/uploading sites, has obviously certain challenges to overcome.  Nevertheless, I can understand the frustration expressed by some members in regards to its functionality vs that of the former site.

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Soon - New website design

« on: March 20, 2022, 02:57:00 PM »

Is there a shortcut in new design, whereby a photographer can access his/her photos (not knowing vsl name/IMO), going back to either day one or anything in between, without having to endlessly scroll down page after page...? In the sort feature only "newest first" and "most popular" selection available. In the old version, a photographer could go from first page to last page with a click of the mouse. Perhaps this feature was incorporated somewhere in new design and I simply can't find it...? (Senior moment).....     :-)

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Soon - New website design

« on: March 15, 2022, 04:05:13 PM »

Since the launch of new website design, I've decided to step back just a bit. With most on line/on site activity now relegated to viewing comments made by other members. (While "test driving" new site design, I'm uploading only periodically). My latest upload being PRT HOPE, drew my attention to what appears to be an anomaly having to do with dates. I've noticed with (my) uploads, the date I actually took the photo and the capture date the site showing is different. My latest PRT HOPE photo was taken on January 7, yet the site is showing January 6 as capture date. Other examples: Venus History-taken January 1. Site showing capture date Dec. 31. Bella Ann-taken January 4. Site showing capture date January 5. The site is either showing an advanced date or a prior date to when photo was actually taken....? I've tried correcting date using the "edit" feature, however it defaults to a different date.

Sidebar: Being the old goat that I am and while not averse to change, I will miss the old version of ShipSpotting (Notwithstanding some of its shortcomings). It was the format above all that attracted me to the site, (over the Vesseltracker's and Fleetmon's of the world).  The former site design was practical to use. Easy to navigate, with clear, concise and compartmentalized features. That, among other characteristics, is what separated it from the others.  Nevertheless, in spite of the "growing pains", I'm sure over time the new site design will evolve.

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Soon - New website design

« on: March 03, 2022, 03:18:56 AM »

I meant to include in previous post, when using mobile device to log in to site,  the home page is missing user ID and password buttons. I noticed In the upper right side of screen a small outline of a face and shoulders in a circle and on opposite side of screen 3 bars. Nothing happens to screen when I touch either side...

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Soon - New website design

« on: March 03, 2022, 02:49:28 AM »

Finally able to log on to site (Using Edge).... However.........
-  Unable to upload photos. After entering pertinent information and clicking on upload panel the ships wheel simply rocks back and forth.
-  The home page on my screen still displaying 2 identical photos of David Meare vessel "Santa suzanna" . (Most viewed, etc., etc.)
-  On home page,  In space for latest photo there is a blank.
-  In latest photos screen, the page is showing uploads for March 1 only
-  I noticed in some of my older uploads where I added a link in the description, you can no longer click on that link to access relevant web site.

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: unable to open: only get AIS database error

« on: February 22, 2022, 08:55:51 PM »

Last couple of days site very slow opening page(s) on both mobile and PC.  Some page(s) open to a blank page reading "404. Not found". While others open to 1/2 page only (photo).... 
Example:
http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=3396968 and 3397435