..Considering game-labs trackrecord, I know this suggestion is a bit out there but what about allowing officers to build ships so that they take materials straight out of the clan warehouse and the logs show the build? Could make it so it can only be done with repairs, cannons and ships.
X withdrawal Y Oak
X withdrawal Y Fir
X withdrawal Y Coal
X produced 1 Traders Brig
Just an idea but for the love of the all mighty spaghetti monster, PLEASE MAKE THE LOGS RUN LONGER AND MAKE THE TEXT COPYABLE!!!!!!