March 10, 20251 yr https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cgq1pwjlqq2t So how the fuck do you drive into a 30,000 tonne tanker at anchor?
March 10, 20251 yr Looks bigger than 30,000tonne I have no idea about seamanship but i have done a couple of jobs on tankers in docks and dry docks, they all seem dented to F**k.
March 10, 20251 yr However, unusually, this is one of just ten oil tankers enlisted in a US government programme which is designed to supply the armed forces with fuel during times of armed conflict or national emergency. It means they can be called upon by the US military at short notice but there's no indication that it was being used for these purposes when this accident happened.
March 10, 20251 yr 2 hours ago, Spider said: However, unusually, this is one of just ten oil tankers enlisted in a US government programme which is designed to supply the armed forces with fuel during times of armed conflict or national emergency. It means they can be called upon by the US military at short notice but there's no indication that it was being used for these purposes when this accident happened. Id not be surprised if this was sabotage.
March 10, 20251 yr I would. That would mean a deliberate targeting of an anchored tanker by another vessel. That would need state sponsored terrorism or an act by a substantial group. If, as above, it's an American (part) owned vessel, then Orangu-Trump won't be very happy.
March 10, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, London Wanderer said: A 4 page thread? Or 2000 plus ? The cargo ship reportedly carrying sodium cyanide. Fucking hell. Dead cod everywhere!
March 10, 20251 yr Author 59 minutes ago, RoadRunnerFan said: Not that far down the coast From Tice's constituency. Makes you think 🤔 They make jet fuel at Conoco Killingholme "Jet" brand so I can understand why there might be a tanker lurking around
March 10, 20251 yr Just now, Dimron said: They make jet fuel at Conoco Killingholme "Jet" brand so I can understand why there might be a tanker lurking around Lowe must have some maritime connections having been at Southampton.
March 10, 20251 yr Author 1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: The cargo ship reportedly carrying sodium cyanide. Fucking hell. Dead cod everywhere! Big bird and seal colonies out there... just as I get a caravan on the East Yorks cost... bloody typical
March 10, 20251 yr The more I learn about this - the more I'm presuming this was in some way intentional. The chances of two unmanned ships colliding at sea is already pretty small. But fully crewed and with modern equipment on board? It just seems completely implausible - or at best highly unlikely. Obviously we need to wait for an official report and explanation - but I just can't see how it's possible? Even the weather was perfect today.
March 10, 20251 yr 1 minute ago, kent_white said: The more I learn about this - the more I'm presuming this was in some way intentional. The chances of two unmanned ships colliding at sea is already pretty small. But fully crewed and with modern equipment on board? It just seems completely implausible - or at best highly unlikely. Obviously we need to wait for an official report and explanation - but I just can't see how it's possible? Even the weather was perfect today. I’ve just asked a mate of my brothers who is a former merchant navy chap. Stopping/turning a container ship doing 15mph+ can take several miles The tanker was at anchor and he reckons maybe just didn’t appear on radar or was missed by a crew member who was busy watching porn and wanking instead. Freak accident he reckons.
March 10, 20251 yr 2 minutes ago, Spider said: I’ve just asked a mate of my brothers who is a former merchant navy chap. Stopping/turning a container ship doing 15mph+ can take several miles The tanker was at anchor and he reckons maybe just didn’t appear on radar or was missed by a crew member who was busy watching porn and wanking instead. Freak accident he reckons. Boooooo!
March 10, 20251 yr 20 minutes ago, Spider said: I’ve just asked a mate of my brothers who is a former merchant navy chap. Stopping/turning a container ship doing 15mph+ can take several miles The tanker was at anchor and he reckons maybe just didn’t appear on radar or was missed by a crew member who was busy watching porn and wanking instead. Freak accident he reckons. What the fuck does he know? I've been on one of them swan boats at Alton Towers.
March 10, 20251 yr 3 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: The cargo ship reportedly carrying sodium cyanide. Fucking hell. Dead cod everywhere! Could be grim
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