Argentina makes available a Coast Guard vessel for the Antarctic Blue Whale Project”

Saturday, April 27th 2013 - 03:55 UTC

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Argentina will make available a Coast Guard vessel in support of the ‘Antarctic Blue Whale Project’ and associated research activities planned for the 201314 season and coming years, according to a release from the Southern Ocean Research Partnership, SORP. Read full article

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Britworker
I suppose before congratulating them, they might want to check that this Argentine vessel is seaworthy.
Apr 27th, 2013 - 09:13 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
“Argentina announced that a Prefectura Naval Argentina (Coast Guard) 50 m length vessel would be available to participate in SORP research activities in the Antarctic Peninsula area for the season 2013/ 2014. This announcement was welcomed by all the countries at the meeting.”

BUT, what was not said by the argies was, that due to the lack of diesel fuel, all the scientists would have to ROW it.

Another fiasco in the making, if the ship EVER turns up. We all remember the other announcements that TMBOA claimed that never materialised, don't we?

LOLs
Apr 27th, 2013 - 03:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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briton
One question
WHY,
What if they run into a jap ship looking for them,

They will need a military escort, just in case,
And that’s how it all starts.

Besides, what if it swims into Falklands waters.
Apr 27th, 2013 - 07:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
3 briton

Then I think the immortal words of Baroness Thatcher should ring out once more: “sink it”.
Apr 27th, 2013 - 09:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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RICO
It's a long way from Argentina to Antarctica, no doubt the Argentinian government will expect for someone else to pick up the tab for the vessels rescue.
Apr 28th, 2013 - 08:53 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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briton
ha ha they never learn..
Apr 28th, 2013 - 11:03 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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slattzzz
Wow thats big of them why not send the Libertard.....................oh wait a minute
Apr 28th, 2013 - 04:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Brasileiro
Jesus....love....and humanity. Our Glory, our principles. My Lord!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em3Zz46T7Rw&list=FLmXPTu1f8AdGlizWNiASx2A
Apr 28th, 2013 - 07:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pete Bog
“The participants reinforced their strong commitment to non-lethal methods of research on whales. No whales need to be killed in the name of science”.

No arguments with that but before the SORP countries get too excited, they should look at the recent track record of Argentine ships.
Apr 28th, 2013 - 09:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
8 Brasileiro

My dear friend.

As you know I am an atheist but I can appreciate a very good male singing voice even if I do not agree with the sentiments.

How are you lately? I have learnt from my Espanol teacher what your tag means.
Apr 28th, 2013 - 09:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Brasileiro
Thanks ChrisR. You are my friend too, forever. In adversity, we knows the brothers! You in heart, in my prieces.
Apr 28th, 2013 - 09:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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briton
We must protect the whales at all costs,
This will save time and energy of Kirk and spock
Coming all that way back, just to get one,

Save the whales….
Apr 29th, 2013 - 06:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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