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FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
& SITE STANDARDS
INDEX
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ABOUT SHIPSPOTTING
How does the site operate?
How do I become a member?
SHIPSPOTTING LANGUAGE
Translation from English to other languages
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ABOUT UPLOADING PHOTOS
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SITE STANDARDS FOR PHOTOS
What qualities are required for photograph uploads?
What if the site standards are not met?
UPLOADING PHOTOS
What is the procedure for uploading?
What should I put in the Title Box?
What should I put in the IMO box?
What should I put in the Description Box?
MULTIPLE POSTINGS OF SAME VESSEL
How many photos of a vessel can be posted at the same time?
What if duplicate photos are posted?
UPLOADING ISSUES
Copyright protection
Which Category?
What if a Photograph Shows More Than One Vessel?
What if I don't know the name of the vessel?
LIMITS FOR PIXELS AND IMAGE SIZE
What are the site standards?
WATERMARKS
What are the guidelines for watermarks?
IF UPLOADED PHOTO DOES NOT APPEAR ON SITE
What action should I take?
DELETION OF PHOTOS
Why are photos deleted?
What is the deletion process?
WILL PHOTOS REMAIN ON THE SITE INDEFINITELY?
Not necessarily
Criteria for deletion of old photos
Exceptions
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MEMBER SERVICE ITEMS
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PHOTO MANIPULATION
What process is suggested?
How do I use Picasa?
How do I use Gimp?
How do I use IrfanView?
How do I use Paint ShopPro?
How do I use Microsoft Office Picture Manager?
How do I use Adobe PhotoShop?
EXPLORING THE SITE
How can I navigate around the site?
NOTIFICATIONS
How do I request notification?
COMMUNICATING WITH OTHER MEMBERS
How do I initiate PMs and Emails from the site?
How do I use PMs?
How do I send Emails?
How do I access Forums?
How do I post comments about photos
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WHAT CATEGORY STANDARDS ARE APPLICABLE?
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BUOY/LIGHTHOUSE MAINTENANCE VESSELS
Category Limitation
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this category
COAST GUARD VESSELS
Category Limitation
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this category
CONTAINER SHIPS
Category Limitation
Sub Categories
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this Category
CRANE SHIPS AND FLOATING SHEERLEGS
Sub Categories
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this category
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RO/RO SHIPS AND FERRIES
Essential Difference
Classification Criteria
Research Sources
Information Required when uploading
Site Standards for this Category
FISHING VESSELS
Category Limitation
Sub Categories
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this category
GENERAL CARGO SHIPS
Category Limitation
Sub Categories
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this category
HARBOUR OVERVIEW IMAGES
Category Limitation
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this category
INLAND VESSELS
Sub Categories
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this category
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Category Limitation
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this category
MILITARY SHIPS
Category Limitation
Sub Categories
Required Information
Information Sources
Site Standards for this category
Identification Acronyms and Classifications
Descriptors and Naval Web Sites
MYSTERY SHIPS
Category Limitation
Required Information
Research Sources
Action if submitted photo not suitable
Action during research
Site Standards for this category
PALLETISED CARGO SHIPS
Category Limitation
Required Information
Research Source
Site Standards for this category
PILOT VESSELS
Category Limitation
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this category
RESEARCH AND SURVEY SHIPS
Category Limitation
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this category
SAILING VESSELS
Sub Categories.
Required Information
Guidance
Research Sources
Site standards for this category
SHIPPING COMPANY FUNNEL MARKINGS
Category Limitation
Required Information
Research Sources
Replacement of Photos
Site Standards for this category
SHIPS IN DRYDOCK
Category Limitation
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this category
TRAINING VESSELS
Category Limitation
Required Information
Site Standards for this category
WRECKS AND RELICS
Category Limitation
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this category
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END OF FAQ INDEX
For questions or comment email Clyde
seekaydee@gmail.com
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ADMIN GUIDANCE SUMMARIES (AGS)
For Admin Use
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FOR NEW ADMINS
Summary of requirements
Using Xoops Menu - Ships Photos Link
Routine Action
Admin Tips For All To Share
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DELETIONS ISSUES MEMBER CONTACT
Site standards and deletion of submitted photos
Current procedure for dealing with deletions
Contact with members
Minimum Admin action
Alternative Admin action - PM sent to member
Template for PM
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DRAFT FV revised
Category Limitation
Sub Categories
Required Information
Research Sources
Site Standards for this category
Detailed Criteria for Sub Categories
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