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a man in a dark room says well you 're in very good hands
ALT: a man in a dark room says well you 're in very good hands
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Als er vragen over schepen, loodsen, zeevaart... stel ze gerust. Ik zal mn best doen om ze te beantwoorden
Sorry @breindelijk.be . Was even geleden
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Sorry @breindelijk.be . Was even geleden
Besiktas Shipping ceases all Russia-related operations after vessel attacked www.lloydslist.com/LL1155738/Be...
Besiktas Shipping ceases all Russia-related operations after vessel attacked
The Turkish manager of <em>Mersin</em>, which was hit by explosions off the Senegal coast a few weeks after loading in Russia, is ceasing its Russia-related voyages
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December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Besiktas Shipping ceases all Russia-related operations after vessel attacked www.lloydslist.com/LL1155738/Be...
Just minding my own business and then... suddenly a wall of containers. MSC Mara, loa 365m/1198ft , 15934 teu capacity (teu = twenty foot equivalent = standard container size)
December 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Just minding my own business and then... suddenly a wall of containers. MSC Mara, loa 365m/1198ft , 15934 teu capacity (teu = twenty foot equivalent = standard container size)
Time-lapse building a cruise ship
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Time-lapse building a cruise ship
The Russian president vowed to expand attacks on Ukraine’s port facilities and vessels and threatened ships linked to countries supporting Kyiv’s armed struggle. www.tradewindsnews.com/tankers/-cut...
‘Cut Ukraine off from the sea’: Putin threatens fightback over Black Sea tanker attacks
Russian leader vows to intensify attacks on Ukrainian ports and vessels
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December 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The Russian president vowed to expand attacks on Ukraine’s port facilities and vessels and threatened ships linked to countries supporting Kyiv’s armed struggle. www.tradewindsnews.com/tankers/-cut...
The tanker MIDVOLGA-2 was attacked by UAV 80nm from the Turkish Coast.
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The tanker MIDVOLGA-2 was attacked by UAV 80nm from the Turkish Coast.
A Russian-flagged tanker sailing from Russia to Georgia loaded with sunflower oil reported that it was attacked off the Turkish coast but its 13 crewmembers were unharmed. A new blast zone emerges for Russia-linked tankers splash247.com/?p=231682
A new blast zone emerges for Russia-linked tankers - Splash247
A Russian-flagged tanker sailing from Russia to Georgia loaded with sunflower oil reported that it was attacked off the Turkish coast but its 13 crewmembers were unharmed, Turkey’s maritime authority ...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A Russian-flagged tanker sailing from Russia to Georgia loaded with sunflower oil reported that it was attacked off the Turkish coast but its 13 crewmembers were unharmed. A new blast zone emerges for Russia-linked tankers splash247.com/?p=231682
Annual refresher training on the simulator. Once a year specifically for ULCS (Ultra Large Container Ships) ship handling. Simulator located at Flanders Hydraulics Antwerp. www.waterbouwkundiglaboratorium.be/en
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Annual refresher training on the simulator. Once a year specifically for ULCS (Ultra Large Container Ships) ship handling. Simulator located at Flanders Hydraulics Antwerp. www.waterbouwkundiglaboratorium.be/en
After an 8 month deployment, the voyage is only finished when the first heaving line makes contact with the shore in the home port. (📸 forcesnews)
December 2, 2025 at 6:38 AM
After an 8 month deployment, the voyage is only finished when the first heaving line makes contact with the shore in the home port. (📸 forcesnews)
Statement from Besiktas Shipping with regards to MT Mersin, damaged near the coast of Senegal. www.besiktasshipping.com/statement-ab...
December 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Statement from Besiktas Shipping with regards to MT Mersin, damaged near the coast of Senegal. www.besiktasshipping.com/statement-ab...
A Turkish-owned oil tanker that was damaged near Senegal's coast last week was hit by four external explosions but there were no injuries or pollution, its manager said on Monday.
3rd shadow fleet tanker sinking in 2 days. MT Mersin seen here sinking by the stern near the coast of Senegal. She was en route from the Russian port of Taman (Black Sea) to Dakar (Senegal).
December 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A Turkish-owned oil tanker that was damaged near Senegal's coast last week was hit by four external explosions but there were no injuries or pollution, its manager said on Monday.
To all boaters, mariners, shipping and boating enthusiasts... What android/ios app do you use the most (shipping, boating related) AND... what app would you love to have that is not out there?
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
To all boaters, mariners, shipping and boating enthusiasts... What android/ios app do you use the most (shipping, boating related) AND... what app would you love to have that is not out there?
1/x A good question. "Is the anchor chain not attached to the ship?" YES, it is, and it also is the origin of the English expression (also in Dutch) "the bitter end" / "het bittere einde". The end of a chain is secured in the chain locker by a quick release mechanism known as "the bitter end."
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
1/x A good question. "Is the anchor chain not attached to the ship?" YES, it is, and it also is the origin of the English expression (also in Dutch) "the bitter end" / "het bittere einde". The end of a chain is secured in the chain locker by a quick release mechanism known as "the bitter end."
I talked a few times about anchors. This is what happens when the brake on the winch doesn't work
December 1, 2025 at 8:51 AM
I talked a few times about anchors. This is what happens when the brake on the winch doesn't work
Not certain it can be classified as shadow fleet. Flag and owner do not have that reputation. It could have been carrying Russian oil products that are sold under the price cap enforced by US/EU/Britain. But would Ukraine give a sh*t?
3rd shadow fleet tanker sinking in 2 days. MT Mersin seen here sinking by the stern near the coast of Senegal. She was en route from the Russian port of Taman (Black Sea) to Dakar (Senegal).
November 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Not certain it can be classified as shadow fleet. Flag and owner do not have that reputation. It could have been carrying Russian oil products that are sold under the price cap enforced by US/EU/Britain. But would Ukraine give a sh*t?
3rd shadow fleet tanker sinking in 2 days. MT Mersin seen here sinking by the stern near the coast of Senegal. She was en route from the Russian port of Taman (Black Sea) to Dakar (Senegal).
November 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
3rd shadow fleet tanker sinking in 2 days. MT Mersin seen here sinking by the stern near the coast of Senegal. She was en route from the Russian port of Taman (Black Sea) to Dakar (Senegal).
1/x The owners of the ONE Henry Hudson (LA Port fire) have declared GENERAL AVERAGE www.one-line.com/en/news/upda...
November 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
1/x The owners of the ONE Henry Hudson (LA Port fire) have declared GENERAL AVERAGE www.one-line.com/en/news/upda...
1/x As people on X were freaking out about a kite assisted ship (WOKE!!), I have another one: The rotor ship or Flettner ship. It uses large, spinning vertical cylinders called Flettner rotors to harness wind power and propel the vessel through the Magnus effect.
November 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
1/x As people on X were freaking out about a kite assisted ship (WOKE!!), I have another one: The rotor ship or Flettner ship. It uses large, spinning vertical cylinders called Flettner rotors to harness wind power and propel the vessel through the Magnus effect.
Firefighting efforts by Turkish Coastguard on MT Kairos. All 25 crew evacuated safely.
November 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Firefighting efforts by Turkish Coastguard on MT Kairos. All 25 crew evacuated safely.
Ukrainian forces have released video of the operation against the two tankers MT Kairo and MT Virat in the Black Sea.
November 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Ukrainian forces have released video of the operation against the two tankers MT Kairo and MT Virat in the Black Sea.
1/x So the project of constructing 8 tunnel elements of the Oosterweel tunnel, sailing them to Antwerp, Belgium and then sinking them in the right spot, is almost finished.
November 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
1/x So the project of constructing 8 tunnel elements of the Oosterweel tunnel, sailing them to Antwerp, Belgium and then sinking them in the right spot, is almost finished.
Companies are looking for ways to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. This is the Seakite. The tanker is kitesurfing to assist the main engine.
November 29, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Companies are looking for ways to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. This is the Seakite. The tanker is kitesurfing to assist the main engine.
IYKYK.. always to be found in the ships elevator
November 29, 2025 at 6:19 AM
IYKYK.. always to be found in the ships elevator
Turkey is investigating after two sanctioned shadow fleet tankers reported explosions and fires roughly 30 minutes apart while they were both in the Black Sea. maritime-executive.com/article/turk...
Turkey Investigates Fires on Two Sanctioned Tankers in the Black Sea
Turkey is investigating after two sanctioned shadow fleet tankers reported explosions and fires roughly 30 minutes apart while they were both in the B...
maritime-executive.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Turkey is investigating after two sanctioned shadow fleet tankers reported explosions and fires roughly 30 minutes apart while they were both in the Black Sea. maritime-executive.com/article/turk...
Pilots from around the world share photos of non-compliant pilot transfer arrangements. This one is of a level we call the "widow maker" set up. This is the sort of setup that killed US Sandy Hook pilot Dennis Sherwood in 2019. The shipping company should be ashamed.
November 29, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Pilots from around the world share photos of non-compliant pilot transfer arrangements. This one is of a level we call the "widow maker" set up. This is the sort of setup that killed US Sandy Hook pilot Dennis Sherwood in 2019. The shipping company should be ashamed.