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Title: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Jammy on June 06, 2009, 17:38:50
After knowing for a long while that SS10 is going to feature a Greenpeace ship, a whaling ship and the Antarctic  environment. I've always found it a shame that it had to be Greenpeace, I'm sure a lot of ship enthusiasts here must've seen Whale Wars and seen how much more Sea Shepherd do than Greenpeace.
Now I'm not demanding for VStep to change their decision, because I am happy they have chosen to delve into a strong debate that goes on in the southern hemisphere, all I'm asking is what do the community think iwould be better in SS10. Sea Shepherd or Greenpeace?
(http://www.greenpeace.org/raw/image_full/australia/admin/image-library2/esperanza-departs-nz.jpg)
(http://www.shippingtimes.co.uk/images/Steve%20Irwin%205-12-20071.jpg)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Captain Spencer on June 06, 2009, 17:47:11
I prefer the greenpeace vessel, much better for the majority of the players in the ship sim fanbase.

I think VSTEP have made the right decision, though perhaps the Sea Shepherd may be added in the shipyard eventually??
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Bottman on June 06, 2009, 17:55:32
Both are magnificant ships, but as far as I understand Jammy, he wonders about the power and success of both organizations more than about the vessels. So if VSTEP has an agreement with Greenpeace, it seems to be not very likely that a second ship of that type from a "competitor" will occur. In my opinion, Greenpeace has become a well established company more than a hazardous fighting group as Sea Sheperd seems to be.

Regards
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Shipaddict on June 06, 2009, 21:11:12
Greenpeace, I still can see the it as an excuse though for the rammers in MP to ram and then say they were doing it for there beliefs if you see what I mean :-\ ::)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: firestar12 on June 06, 2009, 21:20:57
Anyone who would ram over THAT on MP needs some serious help... ::)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: llamalord on June 06, 2009, 21:41:11
The M/V Green Peace has one thing going for it.  It's colorful :doh:
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: matt5674 on June 06, 2009, 22:49:28
The M/V Green Peace has one thing going for it.  It's colorful :doh:
And it is a magnificent icebreaker. :thumbs:
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Shipdude98 on June 06, 2009, 23:40:49
I for one can't wait to cruise around iceburgs in Multiplayer.  ;D

And definately Greenpeace.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Master Captain on June 07, 2009, 00:32:35
greenpeace for me as i've never even heard of sea shepard, i think greenpeace is more famous
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Jammy on June 07, 2009, 00:37:10
greenpeace for me as i've never even heard of sea shepard, i think greenpeace is more famous

Watch Whale Wars on Animal Planet every Friday at 9pm and you'll see who they are and what they do.
YouTube video of Sea Shepherd (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clI0kmTWKYs)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Minime on June 07, 2009, 17:40:29
I'd say the greenpeace vessel, since it looks much more interesting than the Sea Sheperd vessel. Also the greenpeace is a icebreaker I understand, another reason for the greenpeace vessel to be added.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: jim.smith on June 07, 2009, 18:22:20
I agree with Master Captain,Greenpeace is well known I have never heard of Sea Shepherd,and Animal Planet isnt on everybodys TV channels.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 07, 2009, 18:29:53
After having seen some of the Whale Wars episodes, I'd have to say Greenpeace.

The people involved with Sea Shepard surely have their hearts in the right place, that I won't deny. I commend them for standing up for what they believe in. Even though they often fool themselves, and are probably really looking for personal gratification, but I digress..

Some of their methods though, are unacceptable. No one is above the law, no matter how worthy the cause. They often act like pirates, and then when their bluf is called (like with the crewmen - that boarded a whaler - held 'hostage' on the whaler for illegally boarding it.) they suddenly act as if they are the victim.

Ramming ships, throwing flashbangs (that can blind you or injure you when going off close to your face or unprotected skin), using people's extreme dedication to recruit crewmen, that are way too inexperienced for some of their operations, for sure..  it just seems like kids out for adventure, disregarding all rules and regulations.

Greenpeace is not a stranger at being a nuisance in some of the same ways, but they seem to understand how the law works, a bit better. Easy as that.

As I said.. someone has to do something, and I admire them for being the ones... But some of the things make them just as bad as the whaler, for endangering human life on purpose.. two wrongs don't make a right.


Regards,
Fred

* Typo
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Nathan|C on June 07, 2009, 18:41:51
I agree...well said, Fred  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: firestar12 on June 07, 2009, 21:44:02
After having seen some of the Whale Wars episodes, I'd have to say Greenpeace.

The people involved with Sea Shepard surely have their hearts in the right place, that I won't deny. I commend them for standing up for what they believe in. Even though they often fool themselves, and are probably really looking for personal gratification, but I digress..

Some of their methods though, are unacceptable. No one is above the law, no matter how worthy the cause. They often act like pirates, and then when their bluf is called (like with the crewmen - that boarded a whaler - held 'hostage' on the whaler for illegally boarding it.) they suddenly act as if they are the victim.

Ramming ships, throwing flashbangs (that can blind you or injure you when going off close to your face or unprotected skin), using people's extreme dedication to recruit crewmen, that are way too inexperienced for some of their operations, for sure..  it just seems like kids out for adventure, disregarding all rules and regulations.

Greenpeace is not a stranger at being a nuisance in some of the same ways, but they seem to understand how the law works, a bit better. Easy as that.

As I said.. someone has to do something, and I admire them for being the ones... But some of the things make them just as bad as the whaler, for endangering human life on purpose.. two wrongs don't make a right.


Regards,
Fred

* Typo
Well said Fred! I was waiting for you to say that...
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 07, 2009, 21:53:18
 ::)

That predictable, am I?  ;D

Thanks gents!
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: llamalord on June 07, 2009, 22:27:16
Isn't that the role of a drummer, to be constant. ;)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Mad_Fred on June 07, 2009, 23:02:10
True, very true..  :thumbs:

But, without some improvisation every now and then, things get awfully boring too, of course..   ;D
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: llamalord on June 07, 2009, 23:11:52
3D models and Music, now there is an improvisation.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Daniel Cho on June 28, 2009, 05:57:52
I like Sea sheperd better than Greenpeace but the Greenpeace looks better than sea sheperd. So I would choose Greenpeace.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: matt5674 on June 28, 2009, 08:36:03
The colorful ship opposite of Sea Sheperd is named Esperanza
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Capt. Matt on June 28, 2009, 14:41:37
The Rainbow on the side makes the esperanza look soooooo pretty  :-*  :doh: Sea Shepard looks bad a**  :thumbs:
I dont know which one I like more though :-\
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: J3nsen on June 28, 2009, 19:08:14
The Rainbow on the side makes the esperanza look soooooo pretty  :-*  :doh: Sea Shepard looks bad a**  :thumbs:
I dont know which one I like more though :-\

I would say the same :thumbs:

Esperanza looks better than a blackgray ship with yellow logo....
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: matt5674 on June 29, 2009, 02:14:20
we here at the forum don't like Whaling Ships. So Esperanza is bestest for us. And besides, Ship Simulator 2010 don't have whales. It was a recording from something else. If you agree, Sea Sherperd is bad for Ship Sim, say Aye. If you thimk Esperanza is bad for SS10, say Nay Esperanza. :lol:
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: justin36220 on July 01, 2009, 21:49:13
I absoulutly dispise both organisation and dont want to see eaither ship in SS10 but especially not Sea Sheaperds piracy is a hanging crime so why not hang Capt.Paul is his whole dang crew what they do is wrong

-Justin
(norwegian whaling decent)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Minime on July 01, 2009, 22:20:08
how about you look at it from another angle, the green peace vessel is something the sim needs, I'm not very keen either on any of the organizations, but I like that they add the green peace vessel, because of what boat it is, not who owns it.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Jammy on July 02, 2009, 01:38:58
I absoulutly dispise both organisation and dont want to see eaither ship in SS10 but especially not Sea Sheaperds piracy is a hanging crime so why not hang Capt.Paul is his whole dang crew what they do is wrong

-Justin
(norwegian whaling decent)

So you agree in the slaughter of 1000 whales in a Whaling sanctuary for "research" that is just a loophole in an IWC agreement so that they can sell whale meat?
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 02, 2009, 01:44:59
Well Jammy your sig kinda shows your side :doh:  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: matt5674 on July 02, 2009, 02:20:49
I absoulutly dispise both organisation and dont want to see eaither ship in SS10 but especially not Sea Sheaperds piracy is a hanging crime so why not hang Capt.Paul is his whole dang crew what they do is wrong

-Justin
(norwegian whaling decent)
Too late. Esperanza is already built in Ship Simulator 2010. So your wish for both not to be included is Denied. ( think I was brainwashed by Terry :evil:)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: firestar12 on July 02, 2009, 02:32:03
While I am not saying it will be included, how do YOU know it won't be included? I'm not saying I support the idea, (I don't actually) but how do you know for SURE? Are you some sort of VSTEP specialist? Are you there in the office everyday watching them do it? Also,
Quote
So your wish for both not to be included is Denied
I did not know you are building the game... ::)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: matt5674 on July 02, 2009, 02:51:02
I said that because the Esperanza is already in SS10 but I know cause I say the trailer of it and a pic of it. :doh:
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: firestar12 on July 02, 2009, 02:53:36
I'm saying how do you know for sure that there won't be a sea sheperd?
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: matt5674 on July 02, 2009, 02:58:29
It is a anti-Friendly ship. It hunts WHALES for money. Northern Star is fishing for food products so it is okay, but the Sea Sheperd is bad. plus, Ship Simulator 2010 won't have whales for the Sea Sheperd to hunt  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Minime on July 02, 2009, 03:04:12
what you mean Sea Shepard hunts whales? It is also a anti whaling organization, just much more violent than Green peace
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: justin36220 on July 02, 2009, 03:13:58
how about you look at it from another angle, the green peace vessel is something the sim needs, I'm not very keen either on any of the organizations, but I like that they add the green peace vessel, because of what boat it is, not who owns it.

your right it is the boat not the oranization that operates it I mean they are nice boats the Steve Irwin would make a helluva nice tuna boat They got that retractible hanger I bet that would make half the captains I know happy

-Justin
George's Bank Lobsterman
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: justin36220 on July 02, 2009, 03:39:03
So you agree in the slaughter of 1000 whales in a Whaling sanctuary for "research" that is just a loophole in an IWC agreement so that they can sell whale meat?

Im not one to pick a fight but i guess i did so ill defend my POV first im gonna guess your not a fisherman but I am and let me tell you how hard it is to make a living from the sea wheter lobstering whaling crabing longline fishing it is dangerous and the last thing these people need is a crazed lunatic attempting to ram them ask your self is a boat full of people (japanese) really worth a couple of whales ill awnser for you no its not because I know what happens out at sea and will highlight some of the risk sea sheaperd imposes  prop fouler should that get in the prop and the engine dies then the weather picks up you turn broadside to the wave Capt Paul just KILLED a whole ship full of people (raming risk is obvious ive said my peice and im sure youll say yours
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Jammy on July 02, 2009, 11:08:30
Im not one to pick a fight but i guess i did so ill defend my POV first im gonna guess your not a fisherman but I am and let me tell you how hard it is to make a living from the sea wheter lobstering whaling crabing longline fishing it is dangerous and the last thing these people need is a crazed lunatic attempting to ram them ask your self is a boat full of people (japanese) really worth a couple of whales ill awnser for you no its not because I know what happens out at sea and will highlight some of the risk sea sheaperd imposes  prop fouler should that get in the prop and the engine dies then the weather picks up you turn broadside to the wave Capt Paul just KILLED a whole ship full of people (raming risk is obvious ive said my peice and im sure youll say yours

Well this is kind of a coincidence, because Sea Shepherd made an article about the issues of safety a few days ago. And let me show you this bit of evidence.
Members of the Whaling Fleet that Sea Shepherd injured = 0
Members of Sea Shepherd that the Whaling Fleet injured = 5
Members of the Whaling Fleet that died whilst whaling = 3
Members of Sea Shepherd that died whilst saving the world = 0

Now tell me, which one is the more violent side?

And as for the whaling industry, it might of been good a few centuries ago, but we're in a world that whaling doesn't belong anymore. You're right when you say you can make a living out of the sea with lobsters, crabbing and long line fishing. But Whales are an endangered species, killing 1000 a year is barbaric. I admit that whaling built the markets of a lot of countries, it built the port of Hull which is very close to me to the standards it is now. But considering Japan's wonderful economy which is advanced greatly to the technological market, I don't see why they should need to whale at all, it's pathetic.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: justin36220 on July 02, 2009, 15:42:13
ok my point is go after the fleets ofices not the fleet not the people just trying to make a living
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Nathan|C on July 02, 2009, 17:10:21
plus, Ship Simulator 2010 won't have whales for the Sea Sheperd to hunt  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

You know this how?
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: saltydog on July 02, 2009, 18:12:32
Back on topic: one ship looks like a vessel Darth Vader would command, and the other of course is Luke Skywalker's..
 I think the Esperanza looks nicer than the Steve Irwin.. :)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 02, 2009, 18:41:34
darth vader :doh: :lol: as I said before Sea Shepoard li=ooks Bad a** Esperanza looks well cute so I would rather be captain on sea shepoard in the game... I dont know I think they may proote ramming :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: prussianseas on July 03, 2009, 05:10:20
darth vader :doh: :lol: as I said before Sea Shepoard li=ooks Bad a** Esperanza looks well cute so I would rather be captain on sea shepoard in the game... I dont know I think they may proote ramming :thumbdown:
I agree i vote sea sheppard since it looks tyte and BA :thumbs:. But the esperanza looks well kinda um..... well queer like it's a gay pride boat, no offence. :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Mad_Fred on July 03, 2009, 06:21:31
So that means gay equals bad?

That disclaimer doesn't exaclty make it any less offensive, to be really honest.

Welcome to the forums.. but please.. leave the bigotry at the doorstep.  Cheers!


Regards,
Fred
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: TerryRussell on July 03, 2009, 21:22:57
I think it best to NOT restart old wars. Link removed.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: dudwasup on July 03, 2009, 21:44:29
this is bull **** terry ive seen some bad video links in the joke post and nothing happens to them god its a little harsh to bann after 1 incedent if you ban him then u better ban me for two weeks

let matt back on


Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Biggles1975 on July 18, 2009, 01:23:19
Well done saltydog glad to see someone knew the name of the sea shepherd's ship  :captain: The Steve Irwin looks more fitting to a war game painted all black like that. I wonder what his family must think if they ever watched whale wars. But the greenpeace ships are more colourful and more fitting for shipsim.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: firestar12 on July 19, 2009, 00:53:35
^ I agree.
 I watched that show last night and they were trying to preform a prop fowl on another whaling vessel. Really for no good reasons other than their paranoia. It ended hilariously when they tried to two or three times and it didn't work and then the whaling vessel's crew pull the net out of the water... :lol:
 Also, the crew is very inexperienced, they hire some of them right off of the dock and most of them have no maritime experience whatsoever. For example last night when I saw it (I was watching it to see what I could post here about it), the crew didn't listen closely to the captains order and did the wrong attack when the time came, and when the captain ordered them to come back in the RIB boat, because of a storm rising, the crew didn't listen and wanted to wave goodbye to the whaling ship as a joke, causing them to get out of visual contact with their mother ship, and they eventually lost communications. The whole organization is hard to take seriously.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: MrFlappy102 on July 20, 2009, 05:24:25
I don't really care how they do it, I'm just glad someone is doing something about whaling!
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Stuart2007 on July 20, 2009, 11:07:21
Whats all the fuss about whales for anyway?

I went there last month and it rained all weekend. That said, there were a few spectacular mountains to look at.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: MrFlappy102 on July 20, 2009, 15:47:14
Ha ha, but i don't think we were discussing the place Whales.  ;D
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Stuart2007 on July 20, 2009, 17:05:23
I know... but it was INEVITABLE that someone would make the comment at some point, so I thought I'd beat them to it. ;D
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: RJS87 on July 20, 2009, 21:58:44
I saw the yushin maru 2 also in the movie ;)..don't know if it is sailable, but maybe that will be something for the people who both party's don't like ;).. and sail that as an disagree :P
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: cptnchris on July 22, 2009, 03:18:51
my opinion, would be that greenpeace should be is ship simulator 10 becouse i think paul watson and his crew know nothing. i think their show is cool and all but they definatly aren't professional. so my vote is greenpeace.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: RJS87 on September 22, 2009, 11:32:21
i like the yushin maru :P, i think the sea shepherd ship looks cool, to bad the crew isn't professional
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Matthew Brown on December 18, 2009, 19:13:00
Its a bit old this thread so I hope you dont mind me replying, after all I havent had my opinion in this yet!

Now, the GreenPeace ship Esperanza is truly beautiful with its coloring and works hard to protect the whales.

The Steve Irwin (Sea Shepherd) looks really tough and like it means bussiness.

For me personally, Sea Shepherd goes that one step further in stopping the whalers, maybe its just me but I love it how the Steve Irwin rams gently pushes the whaling ships out of course in order to stop them achieving their goal.

And yes I think VSTEP have chosen the right option, Esperanza. But it would be a great idea to then add Sea Shepherd to the shipyard later.

Many Kind Regards

Matthew Brown
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: saltydog on December 18, 2009, 22:13:17
Because of her black paint job and symbol, the Steve Irwin does look mean..
But actually she is not very well equipped for icy waters..I saw an episode of Whale Wars last week, in which they were having a few very tense days while surrounded by ice that perhaps would not have worried Esperanza so much..
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Agent|Austin on December 18, 2009, 23:07:35
Because of her black paint job and symbol, the Steve Irwin does look mean..
But actually she is not very well equipped for icy waters..I saw an episode of Whale Wars last week, in which they were having a few very tense days while surrounded by ice that perhaps would not have worried Esperanza so much..

But esperanza is just a big billboard, they don't do anything...
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Ballast on December 18, 2009, 23:09:58
Not this discussion again...  ::)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Wave Music on December 18, 2009, 23:14:26
I'm proud that our firefighting ship is now "fighting" against the Japanese & featured in SSE.  ;D
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Ballast on December 18, 2009, 23:17:10
Should be fun if she has working fire monitors  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: saltydog on December 18, 2009, 23:23:05
I'm proud that our firefighting ship is now "fighting" against the Japanese & featured in SSE.  ;D

Yes, the old fortified ex-Russian multi purpose ship sails in SSE.. ;D
(the Steve Irwin is doing the fighting)  ;)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: thaino on December 18, 2009, 23:27:58
sea shepard they dont stand back they get in the action
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Wave Music on December 18, 2009, 23:41:21
Yes, the old fortified ex-Russian multi purpose ship sails in SSE.. ;D
(the Steve Irwin is doing the fighting)  ;)

Here's Esperanza as Vikhr-4:

(http://korabli.qdg.ru/content/rtms/7/y089fdk1v6.jpg)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: saltydog on December 18, 2009, 23:44:40
Impressive..Looks like a tough ship.. ;)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Agent|Austin on December 18, 2009, 23:51:42
Here is the FPV Westra, look familiar?

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3386162398_0f8c2650b2_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: saltydog on December 18, 2009, 23:54:57
Yes it does.. ;)
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Stuart2007 on January 09, 2010, 18:52:05
Can we please add a 3rd option. The  Shonan Maru Number 2 is the one I want to captain. Have it able to actually use the harpoon, and then you have to bring your research to the factory ship, all while being harrased by the Bob Barker. Man, I can dream!


Oviously an attempt at flaming. Please everyone, just ignore it.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: capterik on January 09, 2010, 19:19:58

Oviously an attempt at flaming. Please everyone, just ignore it.
Actually an attempt at humor, and funny the guy who used whales to replace Wales would have a problem with something that wasn't directly associated with the discusion, but thank you for keeping my comment posted on the thread by quoting it. Sorry if I offended you.
Title: Re: Greenpeace or Sea Shepherd?
Post by: Stuart2007 on January 09, 2010, 20:05:45
OKay Capterik,  I misread your intent.

This has proven to be a highly contraversial subject!

Misunderstanding. Glad we've cleared it up