Shipping company funnel markings
Index
This Category is different to other categories because of the nature of the subject so different rules apply and it is intended to be a means of reference as well as interest, so please note the information under heading 4 Replacement of Photographs
Upload to the Main - Category “Ships Funnels and Logo Boards” - only when full information and a Company website is available
To find this information use Equasis or similar Maritime sources
Copy and paste the title of the Manager,Owner or Charterer into Google and search for a website, if a website is found there is usually a logo representing the funnel seen in the photograph, if this is the case copy and paste this link with the uploaded photograph, if a logo is not given but the company is clearly identified still use the link.
If a website is not available and providing the funnel meets the required standards place it in the Sub Category “Historical/Unidentified Ship Funnel Marks”
The Category Admin will attempt to find a Company Website but the onus is on the member to try their best to find this first.
All Funnels uploaded to this category must fill 50% of the frame, any less than this will be rejected.
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In the Description field
- Show the vessel name, IMO, the date the photograph was taken, and the location.
- Show the name and location of the Company (i.e. Owner or Ship Manager) to which the funnel colour/livery/logo refers.
- If possible, add a link to that Company site that validates the connection to the photo.
During the uploading process
- In the Title box, enter the name and location of the Company (i.e. Owner or Ship Manager) to which the funnel colour/livery/logo refers. This should be the same as shown in the Description field. It may be altered by the Category Admin after research.
- Dot “Not Relevant” for IMO Number, even if this is shown in the Description.
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1. For names of Ship Managers, Registered Owners and ISM managers, see
http://www.equasis.org/EquasisWeb/restricted/ShipInfo?fs=ShipList
2. Web sites for Shipping Company, Ship Manager, Registered Owner, ISM Manager
The category Admin usually first tries a Google search for the Ship Manager.
3. Web site for vessel, sometimes linked from company web sites.
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The object of this category is to show only one Funnel Mark of a Company at any one time, if a good quality funnel meeting the 50% of the frame rule is uploaded then it will remain on the website, any other uploaded funnels of the same Company will be rejected, so members must check first before uploading.
If a photograph of a Funnel is already on the website and meets the required standards but is poor quality then it will remain on the website until a better one is uploaded, if that happens it will be deleted and replaced.
Members are not notified when a photograph is replaced
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SEE SITE STANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THIS CATEGORY, below
SITE STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO ALL PHOTOS
1. Resolution (image size) must be between 1024 x 768 pixels and 4000 x 4000 pixels.
2. File size maximum is 4000 KB
3. Photos must be sharp and correctly exposed. Photos taken with fish eye lens that produce distorted images are not allowed.
If a Digital Photograph that has been enhanced and appears as good quality at screen size and also remains as good quality when enlarged then it has been done correctly, if on the other hand when enlarged it becomes corrupted and unnatural in appearance then it has been over enhanced and will not be allowed.
4. No silhouettes will be accepted
5. Full ships only. Foreground obstructions must not restrict the view of the ship. For all views, bows or sterns must not be cropped off. Bow and stern shots may be acceptable if they show the vessel from the waterline to the top of the superstructure.
Exceptions to this Rule
Ships alongside quays are allowed providing the ship can be clearly seen and is free of obstructions such as buildings, walkways and cranes and have no excessive foreground obstruction.
For bow and stern shots of ships alongside the whole length of the ship must be able to be seen, part views of bows and sterns are not acceptable.
For side shots the whole length of the Hull must be clearly shown above the quayside, if any part falls below the quayside it will not be accepted
6. The ship must be the main subject. Distant views and shots where the ship is a small part of the image may be considered for deletion. Members should understand the limitations of their camera.
7. If posting multiple photos, the angle must change by a minimum of 30 degrees between photos.When posting multiple photos of the same vessel taken on the same date the submission must be restricted to a maximum of 6 photos
8. The horizon must be level. If not, use free Picasa (see FAQ) or other photo manipulation software.
9. The date and location for the photo must be included in the Description, if not added from the Location and Date of photo menus on the Upload page.
10. Photographs showing people or crew in Ships Interior category or sub categories are not accepted.
11. When uploading, members must comply with copyright law. Post only photographs for which you have copyright ownership. Other peoples slides or negatives can only be used if their name and permission is stated in the description. No scans of ship photographs from publications are allowed, and this includes postcards and paintings.
Any photographs uploaded that are not taken or owned by the member and are considered to be copyright infringement are accepted in good faith and the member will be contacted.
If a member is contacted concerning copyright infringement and confirms that they consider them to be free of copyright and they remain on the website then the member must accept his/her responsibility for any possible legal challenge for copyright violation, the website cannot be held responsible.
SITE STANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THIS CATEGORY
A. Items 5, 6 and 7 above do not apply for this category. Item 8 is determined from vertical edges or lines
B. Ensure the funnel fills a minimum of 50% of the frame.
C. Ensure the colour/livery/logo shown on the funnel is clear and legible.
D. Upload only one photo for each marking.
E. Minimum resolution (image size) for the site is 1024 x 768 pixels. Higher is better.
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- Category Limitation
- Required Information
- Research Sources
- Replacement of Photos
- Site Standards for this category
This Category is different to other categories because of the nature of the subject so different rules apply and it is intended to be a means of reference as well as interest, so please note the information under heading 4 Replacement of Photographs
Upload to the Main - Category “Ships Funnels and Logo Boards” - only when full information and a Company website is available
To find this information use Equasis or similar Maritime sources
Copy and paste the title of the Manager,Owner or Charterer into Google and search for a website, if a website is found there is usually a logo representing the funnel seen in the photograph, if this is the case copy and paste this link with the uploaded photograph, if a logo is not given but the company is clearly identified still use the link.
If a website is not available and providing the funnel meets the required standards place it in the Sub Category “Historical/Unidentified Ship Funnel Marks”
The Category Admin will attempt to find a Company Website but the onus is on the member to try their best to find this first.
All Funnels uploaded to this category must fill 50% of the frame, any less than this will be rejected.
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In the Description field
- Show the vessel name, IMO, the date the photograph was taken, and the location.
- Show the name and location of the Company (i.e. Owner or Ship Manager) to which the funnel colour/livery/logo refers.
- If possible, add a link to that Company site that validates the connection to the photo.
During the uploading process
- In the Title box, enter the name and location of the Company (i.e. Owner or Ship Manager) to which the funnel colour/livery/logo refers. This should be the same as shown in the Description field. It may be altered by the Category Admin after research.
- Dot “Not Relevant” for IMO Number, even if this is shown in the Description.
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1. For names of Ship Managers, Registered Owners and ISM managers, see
http://www.equasis.org/EquasisWeb/restricted/ShipInfo?fs=ShipList
2. Web sites for Shipping Company, Ship Manager, Registered Owner, ISM Manager
The category Admin usually first tries a Google search for the Ship Manager.
3. Web site for vessel, sometimes linked from company web sites.
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The object of this category is to show only one Funnel Mark of a Company at any one time, if a good quality funnel meeting the 50% of the frame rule is uploaded then it will remain on the website, any other uploaded funnels of the same Company will be rejected, so members must check first before uploading.
If a photograph of a Funnel is already on the website and meets the required standards but is poor quality then it will remain on the website until a better one is uploaded, if that happens it will be deleted and replaced.
Members are not notified when a photograph is replaced
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SEE SITE STANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THIS CATEGORY, below
SITE STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO ALL PHOTOS
1. Resolution (image size) must be between 1024 x 768 pixels and 4000 x 4000 pixels.
2. File size maximum is 4000 KB
3. Photos must be sharp and correctly exposed. Photos taken with fish eye lens that produce distorted images are not allowed.
If a Digital Photograph that has been enhanced and appears as good quality at screen size and also remains as good quality when enlarged then it has been done correctly, if on the other hand when enlarged it becomes corrupted and unnatural in appearance then it has been over enhanced and will not be allowed.
4. No silhouettes will be accepted
5. Full ships only. Foreground obstructions must not restrict the view of the ship. For all views, bows or sterns must not be cropped off. Bow and stern shots may be acceptable if they show the vessel from the waterline to the top of the superstructure.
Exceptions to this Rule
Ships alongside quays are allowed providing the ship can be clearly seen and is free of obstructions such as buildings, walkways and cranes and have no excessive foreground obstruction.
For bow and stern shots of ships alongside the whole length of the ship must be able to be seen, part views of bows and sterns are not acceptable.
For side shots the whole length of the Hull must be clearly shown above the quayside, if any part falls below the quayside it will not be accepted
6. The ship must be the main subject. Distant views and shots where the ship is a small part of the image may be considered for deletion. Members should understand the limitations of their camera.
7. If posting multiple photos, the angle must change by a minimum of 30 degrees between photos.When posting multiple photos of the same vessel taken on the same date the submission must be restricted to a maximum of 6 photos
8. The horizon must be level. If not, use free Picasa (see FAQ) or other photo manipulation software.
9. The date and location for the photo must be included in the Description, if not added from the Location and Date of photo menus on the Upload page.
10. Photographs showing people or crew in Ships Interior category or sub categories are not accepted.
11. When uploading, members must comply with copyright law. Post only photographs for which you have copyright ownership. Other peoples slides or negatives can only be used if their name and permission is stated in the description. No scans of ship photographs from publications are allowed, and this includes postcards and paintings.
Any photographs uploaded that are not taken or owned by the member and are considered to be copyright infringement are accepted in good faith and the member will be contacted.
If a member is contacted concerning copyright infringement and confirms that they consider them to be free of copyright and they remain on the website then the member must accept his/her responsibility for any possible legal challenge for copyright violation, the website cannot be held responsible.
SITE STANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THIS CATEGORY
A. Items 5, 6 and 7 above do not apply for this category. Item 8 is determined from vertical edges or lines
B. Ensure the funnel fills a minimum of 50% of the frame.
C. Ensure the colour/livery/logo shown on the funnel is clear and legible.
D. Upload only one photo for each marking.
E. Minimum resolution (image size) for the site is 1024 x 768 pixels. Higher is better.
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