woolley Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Presumably people living on an Island have supplies put by in case of bad weather? I reckon we could survive for at least 4 months on what's in the fridge, freezer and cupboards. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Channel Islands also having issues and I would assume Scottish islands worse so not just steam packet issues https://www.channel103.com/news/jersey/storm-gerrit-disrupts-condor-services/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 55 minutes ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: Berthing trials at Liverpool? When's that due to be finished? this must be the time when she is due for her first service and checkover , perhaps they can get the cavitation problem with the props and vibration sorted out as well , hopefully some of the Hyundai engineers will be involved ,then we might see a bit more speed from her without wanting to shake herself to pieces , other than that she performs well in most sea conditions only when entering a shallow harbour with no protection from wind and weather does there seem to be a problem who would have thought that now ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Did I read or dream that Tesco are taking on Shoprite's Pully warehouse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 https://uk.news.yahoo.com/dramatic-moment-waves-crash-over-161725898.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIh59aMuvEcT2pitaY9aoDjzpG8_xtWkFRK_iXjmaWK4aT-2B4UcCQqktJ7Er3TchtmdEkU4Iet60yAXtnpvE9xIk8Bof9fxymAPV3WsLpboj_aHR53kaqZCX1g2u3DItnV3gRjDzvmx6ppxuZI2c0YeBCnJaGFTk4l8vlylpzsi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 25 minutes ago, Banker said: Channel Islands also having issues and I would assume Scottish islands worse so not just steam packet issues https://www.channel103.com/news/jersey/storm-gerrit-disrupts-condor-services/ According to vessel finder all of the CalMac fleet seem to be running as normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 29 minutes ago, Omobono said: this must be the time when she is due for her first service and checkover , perhaps they can get the cavitation problem with the props and vibration sorted out as well , hopefully some of the Hyundai engineers will be involved ,then we might see a bit more speed from her without wanting to shake herself to pieces , other than that she performs well in most sea conditions only when entering a shallow harbour with no protection from wind and weather does there seem to be a problem who would have thought that now ? I've really never noticed that vibration. I've sailed on her several times now, and she's always been as smooth as silk. Nothing approaching the ever present shake, rattle and roll on the Ben anyway. Has it been acknowledged that there is an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monasqueen Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 1 hour ago, finlo said: According to vessel finder all of the CalMac fleet seem to be running as normal. Try looking at their web pages, there's a lot of red ink up there, too. https://www.calmac.co.uk/service-status Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 2 hours ago, A fool and his money..... said: Did I read or dream that Tesco are taking on Shoprite's Pully warehouse? Yes, part of the deal as far as I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 5 hours ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: Berthing trials at Liverpool? When's that due to be finished? 2048, just before we order a new boat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 The Manx newspapers report that McDonalds on Peel Road has closed ……………….. as they have run out of stock and are awaiting delivery. How many other eating establishments will have run out of fresh produce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyk3r Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Just now, 2112 said: The Manx newspapers report that McDonalds on Peel Road has closed ……………….. as they have run out of stock and are awaiting delivery. How many other eating establishments will have run out of fresh produce? Domino's Pizza Hut limited Bread in the spars Thankfully we have the Manxman on its way back soon - hopefully full of freight and produce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, 2112 said: The Manx newspapers report that McDonalds on Peel Road has closed ……………….. as they have run out of stock and are awaiting delivery. And that's a bad thing? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Seems the Armslength Steam Packet want to change the Sea Services Agreement to use the Arrow as backup and get rid of the Ben. Assuming the Arrow can't take passengers and their vehicles just freight, where would it leave the island if the Manxman had a major fault or god forbid collision damage? https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/ben-my-chree-returning-to-isle-of-man-today-658118 Can you see the headlines if the Manxman was out of action TT week with just the Arrow and the Seacat and even a few days of rough weather to boot? Guess it'll be the Armslength's problem and not governments. Would like to know who in Government will be making the decision. My money is on Any-Excuse Allinson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 On 12/29/2023 at 12:51 PM, GD4ELI said: And that's a bad thing? For the franchise owner and the employees who won't be paid. Maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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