# Scuttlebutt **URL:** https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/scuttlebutt/9.md [Latest](https://forum.gcaptain.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.gcaptain.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.gcaptain.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Scuttlebutt category](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/about-the-scuttlebutt-category/15)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/about-the-scuttlebutt-category/15 "2017-02-18T12:41:56Z")
--- ## [Greetings from Norway](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/greetings-from-norway/57677)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 1437\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/greetings-from-norway/57677 "2026-10-03T20:27:37Z")
We are approaching the shortest day of the year on the Northern Hemisphere. Here at 62.5 Degr. N. Lat. we cannot claim to have Polar Nights, but it gets depressingly dark, especially on cloudy/rainy days. Today it has … --- ## [Cool YouTube Videos](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cool-youtube-videos/550)
**Author:** [@New3M](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/New3M)\ **Replies:** 542\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cool-youtube-videos/550 "2026-10-03T20:12:01Z")
I thought I’d take advantage of John’s new tools here and create a forum of YouTube videos, maritime related or not, that are pretty sweet. Here are some of my favorites. \ **Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/who-discovered-australia-first-and-when/77676 "2026-10-01T17:30:11Z") There have been a great interest in “who discovered what and when” on the forum lately. What about the much discussed question everywhere; “Who discovered Australia first, and when”? There are several answers to that q… --- ## [Sea stories from the good old days](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/sea-stories-from-the-good-old-days/61649)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/sea-stories-from-the-good-old-days/61649 "2026-10-01T10:33:11Z")
Those who sailed in the good old days before A/C may relate to this story from Dave Kirkham: PS\> Dave has posted a lot of interesting stories from his time as a Cadet and Mate in the 1970s on the FB Group All at Sea. --- ## [Singapore once more](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/singapore-once-more/71447)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 346\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/singapore-once-more/71447 "2026-09-30T07:59:04Z")
Since both the “Know Singapore” and “The Singapore way” threads got shut down I have nowhere to put news about Singapore, except by starting a new thread. PS\> Those who have no interest in knowing anything about what … --- ## [Swiss neutrality in danger?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/swiss-neutrality-in-danger/77638)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/swiss-neutrality-in-danger/77638 "2026-09-29T13:23:34Z")
Trump threatened to “wipe out” Switzerland with “one pen stroke” and turned it “from being elite to being very troubled.”: Source: https://qr.ae/pFJasx Hear it from his own mouth, live on camera: PS: What will happe… --- ## [John Konrad](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/john-konrad/77282)
**Author:** [@ChemicalTanker](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ChemicalTanker)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/john-konrad/77282 "2026-09-24T17:04:03Z")
Demeaning soldiers on Twitter these days to please the Tangerine Twittler. Great takedown of the POS on Threads. Get back in your lane, “Captain.” --- ## [Amazing Places around the world](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/amazing-places-around-the-world/71514)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/amazing-places-around-the-world/71514 "2026-09-23T15:35:57Z")
There are many amazing places in the world. Some may have been to such places that they would like to shear a story about, or just come across something that fits the title. To start it of, here is an amazing boat lift … --- ## [Understanding China](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/understanding-china/45005)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 1724\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/understanding-china/45005 "2026-09-21T19:58:43Z")
China is huge in more ways than one, which is difficult for many in the western world to comprehend. Yes we know that China has a population of "approx. 1.3 Bn." as it has been banded around for a long time. But whe… --- ## [Togo Advocates for True Size Mapping at the UN](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/togo-advocates-for-true-size-mapping-at-the-un/77276)
**Author:** [@Hogsnort](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Hogsnort)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/togo-advocates-for-true-size-mapping-at-the-un/77276 "2026-09-21T10:45:16Z")
I see that the UN has approved a map showing Africa its actual size as apposed to the Mercator projection. Togo was apparently never told that a Mercator projection does distort land masses and its purpose is for navigat… --- ## [Fuel crisis?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fuel-crisis/77475)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fuel-crisis/77475 "2026-09-19T20:12:49Z")
Fuel crisis, what fuel crisis Just give us good and nutritious grass: --- ## [Norway vs. New Zealand](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-vs-new-zealand/61185)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norway-vs-new-zealand/61185 "2026-09-19T16:54:09Z")
Does this look like more scenery from Norway??: Well, it isn’t. These pictures are from the SW coast of South Island, New Zealand. From a FB post by Sigmund Furhovde Håland: So does it matter if you visi… --- ## [Ecological disaster .US aircraft carrier “Gerald Ford” turned into a floating septic tank](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ecological-disaster-us-aircraft-carrier-gerald-ford-turned-into-a-floating-septic-tank/74474)
**Author:** [@spowiednick](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/spowiednick)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ecological-disaster-us-aircraft-carrier-gerald-ford-turned-into-a-floating-septic-tank/74474 "2026-09-17T18:27:02Z")
Is it false or true. ?? Or some kind of propaganda??? No political innuendos please.!!¡! Just stick to facts while commenting. If Moderators opine the text below is inappropriate or explosive/ controversial pls remov… --- ## [Remembering 9/11: Lt. Michael Day and the Lower Manhattan Boatlift](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/remembering-9-11-lt-michael-day-and-the-lower-manhattan-boatlift/77367)
**Author:** [@Handspake](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Handspake)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/remembering-9-11-lt-michael-day-and-the-lower-manhattan-boatlift/77367 "2026-09-17T11:59:31Z")
--- ## [Norwegian Oil History is 40 years old](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norwegian-oil-history-is-40-years-old/16451)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/norwegian-oil-history-is-40-years-old/16451 "2026-09-16T21:18:13Z")
It is 50 years since the first well was drilled on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Since I have been accused of being the Great Norwegian Bragger here, I may as well post something to celebrate the anniversary. Here i… --- ## [Best Cities in the world](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/best-cities-in-the-world/65404)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/best-cities-in-the-world/65404 "2026-09-16T12:38:31Z")
If you are looking for something new in your life, here is 20 cities around the world where it is nice to live and even to work: Link: The 20 best cities in the world to live in – News & Articles? --- ## [The New era of Naval battles](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/the-new-era-of-naval-battles/77379)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/the-new-era-of-naval-battles/77379 "2026-09-14T18:31:14Z")
Who needs Naval personnel?: --- ## [Putin's War; A song to raise funds for Ukraine](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/putins-war-a-song-to-raise-funds-for-ukraine/66668)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/putins-war-a-song-to-raise-funds-for-ukraine/66668 "2026-09-14T10:55:36Z")
--- ## [Scientist rebooted this forgotten battery that recharges in........SECONDS](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/scientist-rebooted-this-forgotten-battery-that-recharges-in-seconds/77328)
**Author:** [@Handspake](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Handspake)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/scientist-rebooted-this-forgotten-battery-that-recharges-in-seconds/77328 "2026-09-13T15:34:24Z")
--- ## [Words of wisdom from Shesh](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/words-of-wisdom-from-shesh/51253)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/words-of-wisdom-from-shesh/51253 "2026-09-12T21:01:52Z")
Shesh is well known in the Marine and Offshore community on Singapore and beyond and someone well worth listening to when he give his opinions and advises, which he does on Splash and in LinkedIn from time to time. Here… --- ## [Starbase Louisiana! Cajuns Leading The Way To Outer Space](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/starbase-louisiana-cajuns-leading-the-way-to-outer-space/77313)
**Author:** [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/starbase-louisiana-cajuns-leading-the-way-to-outer-space/77313 "2026-09-09T12:53:35Z")
What better place for SpaceX to build it’s new Space Port than Vermilion Parish, Louisiana? --- ## [Space Cadets!](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/space-cadets/77194)
**Author:** [@jdcavo](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/jdcavo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/space-cadets/77194 "2026-09-08T10:42:43Z")
--- ## [Gridiron?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/gridiron/68478)
**Author:** [@dbeierl](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/dbeierl)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/gridiron/68478 "2026-09-07T15:14:24Z")
Is this a uniquely Australian name for American football? --- ## [Reading for old ex. Engineers](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/reading-for-old-ex-engineers/62330)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/reading-for-old-ex-engineers/62330 "2026-09-07T12:37:44Z")
--- ## [New Proposed Use of Offshore Platforms For Space Exploration](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-proposed-use-of-offshore-platforms-for-space-exploration/77191)
**Author:** [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-proposed-use-of-offshore-platforms-for-space-exploration/77191 "2026-09-03T17:38:08Z")
Below are 3 links about offshore platforms being used for space exploration projects. The bottom 2 have been discussed before but the top one is news to me. I’ve known about the theory of space elevators for decades but … --- ## [Nepal Catastrophy](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/nepal-catastrophy/77201)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/nepal-catastrophy/77201 "2026-09-02T10:59:40Z")
Found this animation of the event: The Chinese broadcaster CCTV has created an animation showing what is said to have happened in the Himalayas last Wednesday. Source: Dette veit vi om det som skjedde under … --- ## [MSC/AMO ships](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/msc-amo-ships/77184)
**Author:** [@MesquiteMinnow](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/MesquiteMinnow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/msc-amo-ships/77184 "2026-09-01T20:05:43Z")
One question. How’s the chow? --- ## [Carbon capture & storage](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/carbon-capture-storage/65116)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/carbon-capture-storage/65116 "2026-08-28T12:31:58Z")
--- ## [Who Plans On Making Lots Of Money?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/who-plans-on-making-lots-of-money/72286)
**Author:** [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/who-plans-on-making-lots-of-money/72286 "2026-08-24T13:30:47Z")
Anyone who keeps up with finances & current events know the markets are taking a dive. The last time this happened I started the below thread about 1 week before Black Monday March 16th 2020. About a week before that dre… [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/scuttlebutt/9.md?page=1)