Newsbot Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 A fast ferry resumes its service between Liverpool and the Isle of Man after an engine overhaul. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/6491683.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 A fast ferry resumes its service between Liverpool and the Isle of Man after an engine overhaul. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/6491683.stm All seems to have gone quiet on the crash front. How much is the repair bill likely to be (translated - how much will 2008 ticket prices go up?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Its great that they got the repair done so quickly and I imagine they had insurance so hopefully the fares will not be effected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Its great that they got the repair done so quickly and I imagine they had insurance so hopefully the fares will not be effected. It's the one with the broken gearbox that's back in service, not the one that collided with another ship in the Mersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtogold Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 the one that crashed is a right off and will not be comming back into service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 SSC2 recorded doing 37.9kt at 10.00 friday just rounding the Burbo bank (hover your mouse over the trace) so well back on form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 How much is the repair bill likely to be (translated - how much will 2008 ticket prices go up?) Pffft! They'll more than make up for that with the 'TT hike' in prices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deejay Denzel Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I was on SSC2 yesterday, was a pleasant crossing and very helpful staff for once, the way over to Liverpool on Friday was not that good... The staff were all new and on their first passenger crossing of 2007 when suddenly, someone tried paying by credit card for their breakfast. 10 minutes later, 5 of them had worked out how to use the cash register and 6 of us stood there with cold breakfasts which we all swapped for hot ones! A quick one... £5.40 for a sausage bap and a half filled paper cup of tea and £9.60 for a breakfast with a half filled paper cup of coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggle Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Pffft! They'll more than make up for that with the 'TT hike' in prices! There is no hike in prices! The Transport Minister says the Steam Packet hasn’t introduced major increases in fares for the TT fortnight. Answering a question in the House of Keys from Michael MHK David Cannan, David Anderson assured the company is operating within the terms of its user agreement. He added prices have seen a below inflation rise in the last 12 months. Mr Cannan believes the cost of travelling by sea during the festival is causing annoyance for local people. Mr Anderson says he’s aware of special offers for Island residents wanting to travel during this time. Source: Energy FM news Quick poke around steam racket site based on the cheapest sailing for TT, one person and a car with April and July for comparison: Isle of Man > Liverpool Mon 30th Apr, 07 07:30 (arrive 10:00) Heysham > Isle of Man Mon 14th May, 07 14:15 (arrive 17:45) £174 Isle of Man > Liverpool Mon 28th May, 07 07:00 (arrive 09:30) Heysham > Isle of Man Mon 11th Jun, 07 14:15 (arrive 17:45) £284 Isle of Man > Liverpool Mon 2nd Jul, 07 07:30 (arrive 10:00) Heysham > Isle of Man Mon 16th Jul, 07 14:15 (arrive 17:45) £235 It's interesting that the May to June dates are still available, I thought this period was booked up solid. I'm now waiting for the transport minister to come out with "All your base are belong to us" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skig Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Emeraude France (ex Seacat France) a sister ship to Sea Express 1 (ex Seacat IOM) is due to arrive in Douglas tomorrow morning before entering into service for the Steam Racket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 11.57bst Emeraud France now spotted off Anglesey, 40nm to run (@ 21kt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Kerr Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 ...until it threw an engine this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMcC Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 It only made 21 knots entering Liverpool... bit faster on the way back.... Meet our new fastcraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Yes, we watched it belching black smoke as it tried to enter Douglas harbour, then meandered off again. What happened there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 They do belch black smoke generally I believe - there was an explanation for this on here I believe. Funny seeing the Emeraude logo again - I was so used to seeing it in Guernsey a decade ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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