# Scuttlebutt **URL:** https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/scuttlebutt/9.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.gcaptain.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.gcaptain.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.gcaptain.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Humanity is not dead](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/humanity-is-not-dead/73808)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/humanity-is-not-dead/73808 "2026-04-27T19:00:02Z")
A hearth warming story in these cold pre-Christmas days: --- ## [Wold Happiness Report 2026](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/wold-happiness-report-2026/75269)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/wold-happiness-report-2026/75269 "2026-04-25T19:12:24Z")
World Happiness Report 2026 is out and as usual Finland top the list: Source: World Happiness Report 2026 Source: https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2026/03/19/the-anglosphere-is-increasingly-miserable?giftId… --- ## [EIU Global Democracy Index 2025](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/eiu-global-democracy-index-2025/75185)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/eiu-global-democracy-index-2025/75185 "2026-04-20T11:21:42Z")
Global democracy is in better shape than you think \*\* EIU’s annual index suggests an end to the democracy recession\*\* Apr 7th 2026 Source: https://www.economist.com/interactive/democracy-index-2025 PS: Interactive ma… --- ## [Moon shot to be delayed?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/moon-shot-to-be-delayed/74965)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/moon-shot-to-be-delayed/74965 "2026-04-14T14:27:40Z")
Nasa reports issue with flight termination system as Moon mission prepares to launch Update: --- ## [Maritime socialist paradise](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/maritime-socialist-paradise/75063)
**Author:** [@LupusProximo](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/LupusProximo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 9:01am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/maritime-socialist-paradise/75063 "2026-04-14T09:01:16Z")
Have just examined wage scales in another thread. 2026 USA Master av - abt 960 usd O/S deckhand - 440 usd Ratio = 960/440 = 2.18 ——————————- 1984 any communist country - Ratio hovering around 2.0 +/- 0.2 … --- ## [Whale watching](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/whale-watching/60546)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/whale-watching/60546 "2026-04-13T19:58:35Z")
https://fb.watch/7Qx4Swg-UM/ --- ## [Estonian Navy Detains Russia-Bound Oil Tanker in Baltic Sea](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/estonian-navy-detains-russia-bound-oil-tanker-in-baltic-sea/72386)
**Author:** [@spowiednick](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/spowiednick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/estonian-navy-detains-russia-bound-oil-tanker-in-baltic-sea/72386 "2026-04-11T13:44:18Z")
Estonian navy detained and boarded a Russia-bound oil tanker on an EU sanctions list on Friday, accusing it of sailing illegally without a valid country flag. Estonian Navy Detains Russia-Bound Oil Tanker in Baltic Sea … --- ## [Who gains from the US/Israel attack on Iran?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/who-gains-from-the-us-israel-attack-on-iran/75052)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/who-gains-from-the-us-israel-attack-on-iran/75052 "2026-04-07T15:45:41Z")
Whatever your first thought was, it was probably wrong: China stands to benefit most from the war-driven energy crisis Sales of Chinese electric vehicles and solar panels have surged since the start of the Iran war, com… --- ## [When will you guys ever learn](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/when-will-you-guys-ever-learn/75055)
**Author:** [@244](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/244)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/when-will-you-guys-ever-learn/75055 "2026-04-07T00:14:38Z")
Never never argue with idiots. You all know it. They will drag you down to their level then beat you with experience. Just stop. --- ## [History lesson](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/history-lesson/74927)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/history-lesson/74927 "2026-04-05T19:53:49Z")
Are British kids taught that we (America) saved them in WW2? Posted by: Cynthia Thomson Source: https://www.quora.com/Are-British-kids-taught-that-we-America-saved-them-in-WW2 --- ## [Easter is here](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/easter-is-here/75015)
**Author:** [@LupusProximo](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/LupusProximo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/easter-is-here/75015 "2026-04-05T12:01:07Z")
Happy Easter folks. --- ## [Off the wall question](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/off-the-wall-question/74971)
**Author:** [@DavidMT](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/DavidMT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/off-the-wall-question/74971 "2026-04-03T09:27:52Z")
Does anyone here know anything about the Irish (Republic of Ireland) Merchant Marine? Does it exist? Who regulates it? What (if any) Union represents its workers? --- ## [Hypocrisy revealed](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/hypocrisy-revealed/73577)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/hypocrisy-revealed/73577 "2026-03-29T22:06:14Z")
This Fox News host gives climate skeptics airtime but went solar at home Bret Baier has come under fire for amplifying the voices of climate change doubters and renewable energy critics. But parts of his D.C. mansion are… --- ## [Two Year Anniversary of Francis Scott Keys Bridge Collapse](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/two-year-anniversary-of-francis-scott-keys-bridge-collapse/74885)
**Author:** [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/two-year-anniversary-of-francis-scott-keys-bridge-collapse/74885 "2026-03-27T22:22:00Z")
While it’s nice they started rebuilding & have 70% of the design completed it’s disappointing they won’t have it replaced until 2030 & still don’t know how much it will cost. All because of a piece of faulty wiring 1/6th… --- ## [Is Tech Changing the Rules of the Sea?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/is-tech-changing-the-rules-of-the-sea/74875)
**Author:** [@Carter10850669](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Carter10850669)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/is-tech-changing-the-rules-of-the-sea/74875 "2026-03-26T14:23:13Z")
I’m currently a student at Plymouth University investigating the future of Navigation & Maritime Science for my dissertation. Technology is evolving fast—but is “good practice” keeping up? I need your expertise to find o… --- ## [New B.S Worlds Happiest City Index](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-b-s-worlds-happiest-city-index/74855)
**Author:** [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-b-s-worlds-happiest-city-index/74855 "2026-03-25T13:34:20Z")
This came across my news feed & I thought I’d throw it on here since it seems I see it on the forum almost every year. New Happy City Index. And since it’s a thread I started it shouldn’t offend anyone by me saying this … --- ## [Is there a way to block someone from my thread?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-block-someone-from-my-thread/74849)
**Author:** [@MesquiteMinnow](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/MesquiteMinnow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-block-someone-from-my-thread/74849 "2026-03-25T03:06:14Z")
I’m trying to avoid getting my thread taken down for getting too far off-topic. Is there a way to make someone unable to comment? --- ## [What can be done with watch when one is not watching it. Officer reportedly leaks location of French aircraft carrier with Strava run](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/what-can-be-done-with-watch-when-one-is-not-watching-it-officer-reportedly-leaks-location-of-french-aircraft-carrier-with-strava-run/74829)
**Author:** [@spowiednick](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/spowiednick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/what-can-be-done-with-watch-when-one-is-not-watching-it-officer-reportedly-leaks-location-of-french-aircraft-carrier-with-strava-run/74829 "2026-03-23T00:45:59Z")
He used a smartwatch to record his run and upload the activity to the app, the paper said, creating a map that showed his location. --- ## ["Yeah. But after five days of agonizing pain,](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/yeah-but-after-five-days-of-agonizing-pain/74798)
**Author:** [@CoastalTrader](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/CoastalTrader)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/yeah-but-after-five-days-of-agonizing-pain/74798 "2026-03-22T00:41:09Z")
…..the cobra died." RIP Chuck. --- ## [Photo Competition — Free to Enter](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/photo-competition-free-to-enter/74785)
**Author:** [@Offshoreworker25](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Offshoreworker25)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/photo-competition-free-to-enter/74785 "2026-03-20T09:42:02Z")
Hi everyone, Just sharing a friendly heads-up that OffshoreShipAdvisor.com has launched its latest photo competition, and entries are now open. • Free to enter — just upload your best offshore or ship-related photos… --- ## [U.S. Customs And Border Protection Strips Canadian Traveler's NEXUS And Denies Entry Over Accidental Lane Error](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/u-s-customs-and-border-protection-strips-canadian-travelers-nexus-and-denies-entry-over-accidental-lane-error/74766)
**Author:** [@spowiednick](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/spowiednick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/u-s-customs-and-border-protection-strips-canadian-travelers-nexus-and-denies-entry-over-accidental-lane-error/74766 "2026-03-19T08:53:37Z")
Looks like travelling to US may be a nightmare. https://www.thetravel.com/us-customs-and-border-protection-revokes-canadian-travelers-nexus-and-denies-entry-for-lane-mistake/ --- ## [China, U.S, Taiwan](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/china-u-s-taiwan/65313)
**Author:** [@Air2Sea](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Air2Sea)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/china-u-s-taiwan/65313 "2026-03-17T10:22:19Z")
I’m a former USAF Officer and have recently done U.S. defense contracting. In 2015 I attended an open-source brief given by the then US/China Ambassador on why it is extremely unlikely that the US and China will engage … --- ## [Is US soft soaping India?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/is-us-soft-soaping-india/74569)
**Author:** [@spowiednick](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/spowiednick)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/is-us-soft-soaping-india/74569 "2026-03-12T16:10:39Z")
There are sanctiones and ………..sanctiones and exemptions for good boys --- ## [Who Here Doubts?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/who-here-doubts/74597)
**Author:** [@freighterman1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/freighterman1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/who-here-doubts/74597 "2026-03-09T01:45:12Z")
Who here doubts the president personally profited millions from insider trading on his repeated tariffs? Who here doubts he is personally profiting millions on insider trading on oil futures? Raise your hands! --- ## [What Do They Say now?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/what-do-they-say-now/74485)
**Author:** [@freighterman1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/freighterman1)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/what-do-they-say-now/74485 "2026-03-08T21:42:20Z")
Remember when they said here in the forum that he hated war ? You guys who said that, raise your hands. You said that only the other guys started wars and wanted regime change. Remember all that? Overnight you went f… --- ## [The Most (& Least) Tax-Friendly States According to Consumer Affairs](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/the-most-least-tax-friendly-states-according-to-consumer-affairs/74525)
**Author:** [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/the-most-least-tax-friendly-states-according-to-consumer-affairs/74525 "2026-03-07T20:26:59Z")
A mariner should live where they & their family are the happiest, not based on a tax rate. But for young mariners considering a place to settle down or old salts looking for change, there’s this article here. From the a… --- ## [We would love to come and help](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/we-would-love-to-come-and-help/74558)
**Author:** [@Hornblower](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Hornblower)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/we-would-love-to-come-and-help/74558 "2026-03-05T19:46:52Z")
….but appear to have run out of ships. Argus retires after 40 years as Royal Navy’s RFA floating hospital and casualty ship Why wasn’t a Type 45 destroyer sent to guard Cyprus? - Naval Technology Nelson is turning in … --- ## [American Woman Rows Solo Across North Atlantic in December & January](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/american-woman-rows-solo-across-north-atlantic-in-december-january/74122)
**Author:** [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/american-woman-rows-solo-across-north-atlantic-in-december-january/74122 "2026-02-28T03:40:52Z")
The first article below about a young American woman finishing her solo row across the Atlantic caught my attention 2 days ago. After looking deeper into it I was surprised to discovered nearly 950 people have done it. T… --- ## [Historical facts](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/historical-facts/74407)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/historical-facts/74407 "2026-02-26T21:57:32Z")
Does history have a way of repeating itself?:slight\_smile: --- ## [Dr. Fauci](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/dr-fauci/54700)
**Author:** [@Steamer](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Steamer)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/dr-fauci/54700 "2026-02-23T22:08:23Z")
As much as I understand and appreciate Fauci’s position as trying to do good by influencing the decision makers I would like to see him take a stand, even at the cost of his job and role in the administration, and state … [Previous page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/scuttlebutt/9.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/scuttlebutt/9.md?page=3)