# Shorebased **URL:** https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/shorebased/17.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 --- ## [Legal Consequences of Greenpeace' boarding of Shell Rig](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/legal-consequences-of-greenpeace-boarding-of-shell-rig/14564)
**Author:** [@wcrutch](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/wcrutch)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/legal-consequences-of-greenpeace-boarding-of-shell-rig/14564 "2015-07-11T15:24:59Z")
Currently googling this...just wondering if there are any legal experts on here who know off the top of their head what laws are being broken and recourse available to Shell? Just a curious follower. --- ## [Agency](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/agency/14921)
**Author:** [@Carlo89](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Carlo89)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/agency/14921 "2015-06-18T13:47:22Z")
Sorry - I hope I'm posting in the right area. I'm looking for software used by ships agents. Something like Gat-Ship, where you can manage everything for your customers from one interface. Does anyone have suggestions … --- ## [Mmc convictions statement help!](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mmc-convictions-statement-help/14841)
**Author:** [@anthonypiceno](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/anthonypiceno)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mmc-convictions-statement-help/14841 "2015-06-01T09:41:26Z")
so ive put together my mmd/mmc application and everything is looking good, but i just have one question regarding my conviction statement. i know all of my convictions and can describe them no problem. but what i cant re… --- ## [Mmd convictions question](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mmd-convictions-question/14842)
**Author:** [@anthonypiceno](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/anthonypiceno)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mmd-convictions-question/14842 "2015-06-01T09:40:14Z")
i am applying for my merchant mariners document and have my application completed. all thats left is the signed conviction statement. i can remember all of my convictions, just not the exact date.all of which are misdeme… --- ## [Jumbo Shipping Carries a Liebherr Portal Slewing Crane \[IMAGE\]](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/jumbo-shipping-carries-a-liebherr-portal-slewing-crane-image/14235)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/jumbo-shipping-carries-a-liebherr-portal-slewing-crane-image/14235 "2015-02-19T13:12:36Z")
Jumbo Shipping just posted this photo today: \[image\] Not sure where/when the image was shot, but they say it was the first such lift of a LPS crane. --- ## [Senate urges crude oil swap with Mexico](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/senate-urges-crude-oil-swap-with-mexico/14234)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 8:35am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/senate-urges-crude-oil-swap-with-mexico/14234 "2015-02-19T08:35:30Z")
\[image\] U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee, and Senator Heidi Heitkamp, today joined with 19 of their Senate colleagues on a bipartisan letter to U.S. Commerce Se… --- ## [Rep. Garamendi Pushes Amendment for U.S. Flagged LNG Carriers](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/rep-garamendi-pushes-amendment-for-u-s-flagged-lng-carriers/14070)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/rep-garamendi-pushes-amendment-for-u-s-flagged-lng-carriers/14070 "2015-01-29T09:22:27Z")
\[image\]Image: Gazprom By Rob Almeida While President Obama met with India last week to discuss clean energy and climate change mitigation initiatives, Russian energy giant Gazprom was signing commercial contracts to … --- ## [Traders Sending West African Oil to Storage Tanks in the US](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/traders-sending-west-african-oil-to-storage-tanks-in-the-us/14002)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/traders-sending-west-african-oil-to-storage-tanks-in-the-us/14002 "2015-01-15T14:33:38Z")
Really interesting stuff happening in the tanker world at the moment: http://gcaptain.com/oil-traders-store-west-african-crude-u-s-prices-recover/ --- ## [Odfjell Announces Layoffs, Reduction of NW European officers](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/odfjell-announces-layoffs-reduction-of-nw-european-officers/13953)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/odfjell-announces-layoffs-reduction-of-nw-european-officers/13953 "2015-01-09T05:39:09Z")
Chemical tanker owner Odfjell announced a restructuring plan today which will result in a reduction of up to 85 positions at their office in Bergen, Norway. The company notes 32 are already concluded through attrition a… --- ## [Yangzijiang Secures 13 Newbuild Orders in Q4 2014](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/yangzijiang-secures-13-newbuild-orders-in-q4-2014/13911)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/yangzijiang-secures-13-newbuild-orders-in-q4-2014/13911 "2015-01-08T11:45:56Z")
SINGAPORE/TAIPEI – 05 January 2014 – Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Limited (“Yangzijiang” or “the Group” or “扬子江船业控股有限公司”), one of PRC’s leading and most enterprising shipbuilder listed on the SGX Main Board, annou… --- ## [Knightsbridge Signs Long Term Capesize Contracts](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/knightsbridge-signs-long-term-capesize-contracts/13939)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/knightsbridge-signs-long-term-capesize-contracts/13939 "2015-01-07T13:09:57Z")
Knightsbridge Shipping Limited (KSL) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with RWE Supply & Trading GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of RWE AG (a major European energy company), for chartering out… --- ## [Russia makes competitive commercial shipbuilding a priority](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/russia-makes-competitive-commercial-shipbuilding-a-priority/13928)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/russia-makes-competitive-commercial-shipbuilding-a-priority/13928 "2015-01-06T23:31:47Z")
Russia’s renewed focus on the commercial shipbuilding industry was set as a key aim by Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev in his recent discussions on the development of the sector through 2015. The 2015 impetus on compet… --- ## [Keppel Singmarine Wins AHT and Liftboat Orders](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/keppel-singmarine-wins-aht-and-liftboat-orders/13921)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/keppel-singmarine-wins-aht-and-liftboat-orders/13921 "2015-01-06T08:15:08Z")
Specialised shipbuilder Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd (Keppel Singmarine), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), has secured two contracts worth a total of about S$65 million. The first co… --- ## [Moving Oil by Rail and the Jones Act](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/moving-oil-by-rail-and-the-jones-act/13235)
**Author:** [@rbc](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rbc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/moving-oil-by-rail-and-the-jones-act/13235 "2015-01-03T01:25:46Z")
I see stories like this one and I'm kind of curious: http://gcaptain.com/crazy-uncle-known-jones-act/ This article highlights Philadelphia Energy Solutions, saying they are investing in rail capacity to move domesti… --- ## [Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Acquired by Russia](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/arctech-helsinki-shipyard-acquired-by-russia/13892)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 7:48am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/arctech-helsinki-shipyard-acquired-by-russia/13892 "2015-01-01T07:48:05Z")
As of 30 December 2014, Finland's Arctech Helsinki Shipyard is now 100 percent owned by Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) after the company acquired the other half of Arctech's shares from STX Finland Oy. T… --- ## [Samsung Heavy to Build Six VLECs to Support Indian Ethane Imports](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/samsung-heavy-to-build-six-vlecs-to-support-indian-ethane-imports/13873)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2014, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/samsung-heavy-to-build-six-vlecs-to-support-indian-ethane-imports/13873 "2014-12-25T06:10:07Z")
New ships on the way to support the shipment of North American ethane to India: http://gcaptain.com/samsung-heavy-mol-build-half-dozen-liquefied-ethane-carriers/ --- ## [Proposed Rule Making: Extending safety fairway from Unimak](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/proposed-rule-making-extending-safety-fairway-from-unimak/13765)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/proposed-rule-making-extending-safety-fairway-from-unimak/13765 "2014-12-10T13:26:06Z")
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/12/05/2014-28672/port-access-route-study-in-the-chukchi-sea-bering-strait-and-bering-sea?utm\_campaign=subscription+mailing+list&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=federalregister.go… --- ## [Methanol Fueled Ferry](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/methanol-fueled-ferry/13707)
**Author:** [@oceanhub](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/oceanhub)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/methanol-fueled-ferry/13707 "2014-11-26T08:58:19Z")
Stema Line is going to convert one of its ship to Methanol Propulsion. Methanol is sulfur free and cheaper than distillate fuel. http://innovations.oceanhub.com/carrier-leads-the-way-with-eco-compliant-fuel/ --- ## [Perdido Infastructure](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/perdido-infastructure/13261)
**Author:** [@tocloseformissles](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/tocloseformissles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/perdido-infastructure/13261 "2014-08-26T05:25:53Z")
Was wondering if anyone knows if they are doing any more installations to Shell's Perdido Spar or if the subsea infastructures were complete? I have been tracking a few of Oceannering's vessels and I would expect any sen… --- ## [Navigation Blunders... what Professional group has Had Most incidents?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/navigation-blunders-what-professional-group-has-had-most-incidents/13030)
**Author:** [@snorkleaye](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/snorkleaye)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/navigation-blunders-what-professional-group-has-had-most-incidents/13030 "2014-07-12T16:32:28Z")
It was recently posited that Bad Navigation and ship handling was rampent in the Navy, That Naval Navigators Often Claimed WARSHIP Right of way... What Is The Truth? who Has the Most Incidents, Both Country and Groupwi… --- ## [Photo -New Chouest vessel Ms. CHARLOTTE](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/photo-new-chouest-vessel-ms-charlotte/12767)
**Author:** [@CaptDag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/CaptDag)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2014, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/photo-new-chouest-vessel-ms-charlotte/12767 "2014-06-09T21:12:21Z")
Ex BEEMAR new build fitting out in Port Fourchon,La. http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2044955 --- ## [New Chouest PSV "Timbalier Island" Photo in PF](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-chouest-psv-timbalier-island-photo-in-pf/12704)
**Author:** [@CaptDag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/CaptDag)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2014, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-chouest-psv-timbalier-island-photo-in-pf/12704 "2014-05-18T02:10:50Z")
caught her inbound from sea trials. not bad looking. http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2035327 --- ## [Teekay seems to predict US crude oil will soon be shipped from US shores](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/teekay-seems-to-predict-us-crude-oil-will-soon-be-shipped-from-us-shores/12696)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/teekay-seems-to-predict-us-crude-oil-will-soon-be-shipped-from-us-shores/12696 "2014-05-15T16:20:42Z")
A very interesting analysis by Teekay’s Manager of Market Research, Christian Waldegrave, sent to me via email: The increase in US and Canadian oil production has had a hugely negative impact on the crude tanker market… --- ## [New Chouest AHTS Impressive launch in Brazil](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-chouest-ahts-impressive-launch-in-brazil/12658)
**Author:** [@CaptDag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/CaptDag)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-chouest-ahts-impressive-launch-in-brazil/12658 "2014-05-11T20:24:07Z")
Good looking vessel. anyone know her power and BP?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPZlhNg9G9c --- ## [Why is the oil industry giving millions to the NRA?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/why-is-the-oil-industry-giving-millions-to-the-nra/12566)
**Author:** [@seacomber](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/seacomber)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/why-is-the-oil-industry-giving-millions-to-the-nra/12566 "2014-04-30T00:16:01Z")
\[FONT=inherit\]\[I\]Why Is The Oil Industry Giving Millions To The NRA?\[/I\]" Western States Petroleum Association has been pushing hard to let the State of California allow more fracking and oil development offshore. I thou… --- ## [Navy weighs in on the jones act](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/navy-weighs-in-on-the-jones-act/12540)
**Author:** [@seacomber](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/seacomber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2014, 8:13am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/navy-weighs-in-on-the-jones-act/12540 "2014-04-23T08:13:56Z")
\[\]US Navy - Who Needs The Jones Act? \[RIGHT\] \[/RIGHT\] April 21, 2014 - There have been many efforts made to repeal or replace the Jones Act in recent years. Foreign interests in the American shipping industry have been… --- ## [Report: Keystone pipeline would have minimal environmental impact](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/report-keystone-pipeline-would-have-minimal-environmental-impact/12022)
**Author:** [@PaddyWest2012](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/PaddyWest2012)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/report-keystone-pipeline-would-have-minimal-environmental-impact/12022 "2014-02-28T07:30:35Z")
This just in from NBC News: \[U\]\[B\]Report: Keystone pipeline would have minimal environmental impact\[/B\]\[/U\] By Michael O’Brien, NBC News A new State Department report on the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline finds … --- ## [Maritime Law holding up crucial salt supply for New Jersey Higways](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/maritime-law-holding-up-crucial-salt-supply-for-new-jersey-higways/12127)
**Author:** [@NYBoatman](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/NYBoatman)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/maritime-law-holding-up-crucial-salt-supply-for-new-jersey-higways/12127 "2014-02-26T17:53:19Z")
http://www.northjersey.com/news/national/Maritime\_law\_holding\_up\_crucial\_salt\_supply\_for\_New\_Jersey\_highways.html?mobile=1&ic=1&iphone=1 --- ## [Unfinished tug hull in Houma.Anyone know her story?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/unfinished-tug-hull-in-houma-anyone-know-her-story/12041)
**Author:** [@CaptDag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/CaptDag)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2014, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/unfinished-tug-hull-in-houma-anyone-know-her-story/12041 "2014-02-05T07:28:54Z")
this unfinished hull sits next to the Prospect bridge in Houma,Louisiana. Looks to be a Entech/Frank Basile design. anyone know her story? Thanks. http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=1970391 --- ## [Need help.unidentified newbuild at Thoma-Sea Lockport](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/need-help-unidentified-newbuild-at-thoma-sea-lockport/12012)
**Author:** [@CaptDag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/CaptDag)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2014, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/need-help-unidentified-newbuild-at-thoma-sea-lockport/12012 "2014-01-31T03:01:13Z")
seen this newbuild at Thoma-Sea in Lockport. anyone know what this vessel is? no public records avaliable. thanks for any info. http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=1967434 [Previous page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/shorebased/17.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/shorebased/17.md?page=3)