The Phantom Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Well, it has been gusting 40 kts here tonight. Probably not ideal conditions for the first Heysham docking test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, The Phantom said: Well, it has been gusting 40 kts here tonight. Probably not ideal conditions for the first Heysham docking test. And now she’s turned around and is heading back towards Douglas. But ETA is now listed as 08.00 tomorrow. No doubt she’ll spend the night going round in circles and figures of 8. The Heysham Pilot was taken on at around 16.00. Not sure he’s been dropped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, John Wright said: The Heysham Pilot was taken on at around 16.00. Not sure he’s been dropped off. Careful, people will start bitching about what right does he have to have a gander around her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Gay'n Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Into Heysham Port today, though n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Manannan to Liverpool due to depart 15.00 today delayed due to engine problems. Further info at 16.30. Still, there’s another boat available….oh, wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 20 minutes ago, John Wright said: Manannan to Liverpool due to depart 15.00 today delayed due to engine problems. Further info at 16.30. Still, there’s another boat available….oh, wait. Just as Manchester flight cancelled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, Banker said: Just as Manchester flight cancelled! Maybe the airport will bus passengers to Douglas and try and board them to Liverpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, John Wright said: Maybe the airport will bus passengers to Douglas and try and board them to Liverpool. I know some who would like to get boat but unsure if it will go as no information other than engineers are looking at but you can’t book it online & can’t get through on phone so going to sea terminal Edited July 26, 2023 by Banker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Just now, Banker said: I know some who would like to get boat but unsure if it will go as no information other than engineers are looking at Same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 24 minutes ago, John Wright said: Same Update on steam packet Facebook says assessment completed & it’s now loading & friend on it says they hope to go about 17.00, others from airport ive not heard back from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesypeas Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 SeaCat has an issue with the car ramp. Have the SPCO ever delayed a sailing because of a cancelled flight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowell thurber Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Shows the advantage of having an on island engineering base when things go wrong minimum disruption to services 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxman2000 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) Following the fire onboard the Fremantle Express off the coast of Holland, that resulted in one loss of a seaman’s life and causing some or all of the remaining crew to jump overboard, has the Steamy changed the way in which they carry electric vehicles. A fire of such intensity on the car deck of the Ben or the Manxman would be a problem, especially if the drenching system could not put the fire out as seems would be the case. But if that fire happened on the Manannan during a crossing, it could be disastrous. Any dog on the car deck during the crossing would stand no chance. Electric vehicles could be carried open deck on the Ben if space allowed but not on the cat. To make matters worse the air flow through the car deck from the open front to open rear would fan the flames. It would seem even firemen are told to let EV’s burn as water cannot extinguish the flames. Edited July 31, 2023 by Manxman2000 Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwebs Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 There have been many ship fires caused by "green" electric vehicles over the past decade. Serious as they burn hot and cannot be put out. The propaganda machines is pushing them hard, and I estimate maybe 10% here are now electric. Very soon after a ferry or tunnel incident it will not be possible to travel on a ferry or through a tunnel. Risk is there and insurance rates will rise. I think electric cars will disappear once their flaws are seen and experienced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxman2000 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 minute ago, philwebs said: There have been many ship fires caused by "green" electric vehicles over the past decade. Serious as they burn hot and cannot be put out. The propaganda machines is pushing them hard, and I estimate maybe 10% here are now electric. Very soon after a ferry or tunnel incident it will not be possible to travel on a ferry or through a tunnel. Risk is there and insurance rates will rise. I think electric cars will disappear once their flaws are seen and experienced. I had not given tunnels a thought. Plenty of talk about multi story car parks and private garages as apparently houses have been burnt down by the ev in the garage. Save the planet, or burn it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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