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It's Fleet Week in New York, and while we are celebrating the worlds best Navy (sorry Marc Armas, I like my ships with VLS cells), it's worth taking a moment to look at the world's worst fleet. That's right LinkedIn, you didn't think I was going to go too long without talking about the Dark Fleet. At the most recent ITFA Americas (AMRC) someone asked what percentage of tankers does the Dark Fleet cover, and I didn't have the numbers on hand. Well, I've run them and its a surprisingly large amount. Overall, the Dark Fleet accounts for 10.3% of all tonnage for tankers over 10,000 tons. This is in an apples to apples comparison of our Dark Fleet tankers over 10k as well. The slide has some more granular stats: Remember, this doesn't account for already sanctioned vessels such as those operated by Sovcomflot or NITC. And we individually vet each vessel that goes on our list - so they are there for a reason (i.e., we aren't simply scooping up every tanker that visits a Russian port). These are massive numbers, and it shows how the tanker market has truly split between those willing to deal with sanctioned actors and those that won't. Pole Star Global Charles Ike Steve B. Anton Posner James Martin, CSS Richard Aguilar #sanctions #maritime #threatintel #shipping

Merchant Navy decoded. The 94th episode of My First Job is now available. Watch to find out everything from salaries to advantages and disadvantages https://lnkd.in/g-NyWmY9

The petition to get a boat named after Medal of Honor recipient Henry Breault has reached 1000 signatures! That may not seem like much, when you hear of petitions reaching hundreds of thousands in the news, but submariners and the communities that support them are relatively small ones. Why is 1000 so special? The average crew size on an S-Boat (1919-1947) was around 35, meaning we have well over 30 S-Boats who have signed. The average crew size of a Fleet-boat (1937-still in service in Taiwan) was about 65, meaning we have over 15 who have signed. The average crew size of a Virginia (2004- still in service) is about 120, meaning we have over 8 who have signed. The average crew size of our largest boats, the Ohios (1976-still in service) is about 180, meaning we have over 4 who have signed (or 2 combined gold and blue crews). That's what 1000 means and why it's such a high milestone! https://lnkd.in/es6FrrWQ

So, there's this big ship, right? And it has this tiny rudder. But guess what? That little rudder can make the whole ship turn wherever the captain wants it to go, even when the winds are super strong. It's like, "Who's the boss here? Me, the rudder!" Now, think about our own lives. It's the same thing. It's not the big, flashy things that shape who we are. It's the small, everyday habits that we do over and over again. They're like the rudder of our lives, steering us in one direction or another. And one of the most important things we can do is to watch what we say. Words are powerful, man. They can build us up or tear us down. So we need to be careful about what we say, especially to ourselves. Negative self-talk is like poison. It can really mess us up. So, let's all try to be more positive, shall we? Let's speak life into ourselves and into the world around us. Because words have power, and we want to use them for good. #askunclepaul #mugalaboardstheelcano P.S. The Juan Sebastián de Elcano is this super cool Spanish Navy training ship. It's one of the oldest and biggest tall ships in the world. It was built way back in 1927, but it's still going strong.

A busy calendar and a busy mind will destroy your ability to create anything great. - Naval Busyness is inversely correlated with meaningful actions. The more busy you are, the less meaningful actions you can stack on top of one another to create great outcomes. Step back, reflect on what's important, dedicate your best time to it, and recharge the rest of the day.

Say “No” without Felling Bad Naval Ravikant suggests that saying “no” without feeling bad involves understanding your priorities and the value of your time. Here’s how he frames it: 1. Set Clear Priorities: If you're clear on what truly matters to you, it's easier to say no to things that don't align with your goals. By prioritizing your time, you eliminate the guilt of declining requests because you’re focusing on what’s important. 2. Embrace the Trade-offs: Recognize that every “yes” is a “no” to something else, typically your time or energy. Saying “no” is a way to protect your resources and invest them wisely. 3. Respectful Decline: Be polite and firm, without over-explaining. A simple, “I’m focusing on other priorities right now” can be sufficient, ensuring that you decline gracefully. 4. No Need for Guilt: You can say “no” while still respecting others and yourself. If you’re honest and aligned with your own values, there’s no reason to feel bad for declining requests that don’t serve your life or goals.

When is the best time to plant a tree? Twenty years ago. When is the second best time? Today. “…if we have a 2025 version of the 1936 act and its money, and could force mode zoning, environmental impact statements, lawfare, etc to claw back real estate...then we could be ready for wartime production by 2028 at the earliest. Given our present sloth, I'd move that out a year. The executive summary here is that, no, the USA is not prepared to meet wartime needs right now. Not just for building new ships. We have almost zero capacity to repair any battle damage forward or at home. Zip. We gave it all away. We have a show Navy that can at best do imperial policing. We do not have a war Navy ready to fight in the western Pacific for more than 90-days, at best.” https://lnkd.in/esizUmQk

"If you see a book you want, just buy it. Don’t worry about the price. Reading is not a luxury. It’s not something you splurge on. It’s a necessity. Even if all you get is one life-changing idea from a book, that’s still a pretty good ROI." - Ryan Holiday In November I completed five books, bringing my total to 77 for the year. 👍 "Company of One" by Paul Jarvis 👍 "Scaling People" by Claire Hughes Johnson 👍 "Seize the Fire" by Adam Nicolson "The Nation That Never Was" by Kermit Roosevelt III "Tribal Leadership" by Dave Logan "Company of One" had a lot of good principles for people who run small businesses, centering around focusing on your customers to deliver strong value, enabling viable profit for a small company. "Scaling People" has great tactical details for being a leader and running ops. What are the operating systems to coordinate effort across large numbers of people? "Seize the Fire" was a good look at a the Battle of Trafalgar where Admiral Nelson died. A lot of it was...gross. Naval warfare in the early 1800s was brutal. 🤢 ⭐ - What did you read last month?

Keynote Spotlight: Walt Channell's Sustained Lean Journey Remember the excitement of your first introduction to Lean? Relive that passion with Walt Channell from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in his keynote, "The Battle of Tactics & Strategy: A Story of a Sustained Lean Journey." With 20 years of experience, Walt will share practical wisdom, stories, and lessons learned from the twists and turns of implementing Lean methodologies. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives on sustaining Lean in your organization! #LeanJourney #WaltChannell #NELeanConference

Keynote Spotlight: Walt Channell's Sustained Lean Journey Remember the excitement of your first introduction to Lean? Relive that passion with Walt Channell from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in his keynote, "The Battle of Tactics & Strategy: A Story of a Sustained Lean Journey." With 20 years of experience, Walt will share practical wisdom, stories, and lessons learned from the twists and turns of implementing Lean methodologies. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives on sustaining Lean in your organization! #LeanJourney #WaltChannell #NELeanConference