Roger Mexico Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Is this one of those "Decide at 6 pm" situations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 19 minutes ago, monasqueen said: No newspapers again, folks. we'll have to start calling them history papers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) shipping forecast on Gov site dated 4pm today Thurs Wind: South to southeast 6 to gale 8 veering south to southwest 4 or 5 early this evening increasing southwest 5 or 6 late evening and 7 at times tomorrow State of Sea: Moderate or rough becoming slight or moderate for a time this evening and tonight Weather: Rain clearing early evening to isolated showers, showers will become more frequent and widespread tomorrow Visibility: Moderate or poor in rain becoming good except in showers Outlook for the following 24 hours: Wind: Southwest 6 or 7 increasing 7 to gale 8 Friday evening, backing southeast 5 or 6 Friday night, becoming cyclonic 7 to severe gale 9 Saturday morning The Manxman is now connected to the ramp (check the webcam) thus looks as tho tonight's boat might go - they will need it as if the forecast for Friday holds that evening boat won't run Edited December 7, 2023 by Frances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 22 hours ago, Dirty Buggane said: And we are supposed to trust these incompetents Fluoridising our water, Well might work out as they will be poisoning the water but this time they are meant to HaHa. Are the steam packet going to be running the islands water supply next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 4:24 PM, Andy Onchan said: Wasn't it an overdosing of some chemical or other (aluminium?) at the treatment works up at Greenfield Rd? No. It's was the SPCO pumping sea water into our water pipes I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 I don’t care what anyone says the high structure of the Manxman has to be a big issue with winds in certain directions never mind the state of the sea. And as for berthing , again a possible problem. I’ve had a boat , obviously much smaller , but with a big cabin and it was a bastard to steer in any sort of wind . Especially into a mooring . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) Interesting just got this of a Steam Packet blog. There having a laugh right !! One of our greatest challenges has been designing a bespoke vessel which meets our needs and requirements but also fits into the ports where we operate. So, although Manxman will have a greater capacity for passengers and freight, and feel much more open and spacious compared to the Ben-my-Chree, there will not be a significant noticeable difference in the physical size of the two vessels. The difference in the upper structure of the Manxman and the Ben is substantial . Never mind the 8 meters longer . Edited December 7, 2023 by Numbnuts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monasqueen Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Apologies to all. Something had changed, and I was misled. Hope all goes ok tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Arrow was also loaded and left about 20mins ago so looks as tho the outstanding freight has been cleared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercenary Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 hours ago, monasqueen said: Apologies to all. Something had changed, and I was misled. Hope all goes ok tonight. Perhaps they're trying to out the mole in their ranks, Wagatha Christie style .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 5 hours ago, monasqueen said: Clearly the sea is still too wet - tonight's round trip has now been cancelled. No newspapers again, folks. There's something rather eccentric about using the internet to moan about the lack of newspapers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Numbnuts said: Interesting just got this of a Steam Packet blog. There having a laugh right !! One of our greatest challenges has been designing a bespoke vessel which meets our needs and requirements but also fits into the ports where we operate. So, although Manxman will have a greater capacity for passengers and freight, and feel much more open and spacious compared to the Ben-my-Chree, there will not be a significant noticeable difference in the physical size of the two vessels. The difference in the upper structure of the Manxman and the Ben is substantial . Never mind the 8 meters longer . I'm reserving judgement until the wind speed restrictions have been lifted. Saying that the Ben was increasingly getting cancelled in a F6 or 7 when a few years ago she'd have sailed. The Manxman does have additional bow thruster though. And this style of ferry is in widespread use around the country. I wonder if, when the Liverpool berth is finally complete, they'll use that as a contingency berth in winds where Heysham is inaccessible? (Likewise in fog?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 10 hours ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: I'm reserving judgement until the wind speed restrictions have been lifted. Saying that the Ben was increasingly getting cancelled in a F6 or 7 when a few years ago she'd have sailed. The Manxman does have additional bow thruster though. And this style of ferry is in widespread use around the country. I wonder if, when the Liverpool berth is finally complete, they'll use that as a contingency berth in winds where Heysham is inaccessible? (Likewise in fog?). Freight use is very limited, both as to the time ( day time only ) and the number of days per year. Yes, this type of high sided vessel is widespread. But they aren’t going into Douglas or Heysham. I’m booked on one of the BF e-flexers next week. But I’m leaving here 2 days early to ensure I have flexibility in case of canx of Mx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 49 minutes ago, John Wright said: Yes, this type of high sided vessel is widespread. But they aren’t going into Douglas or Heysham. I’m booked on one of the BF e-flexers next week. But I’m leaving here 2 days early to ensure I have flexibility in case of canx of Mx. Yes - so, the options are: Ropax ferry which will always be high sided, or return to a more traditional ferry for Pax only and have a freight vessel which is probably going to go out in any weather. The latter is probably not viable any longer and would drive costs up. It's all down to economics surely? I'm still reserving final judgement until wind speed restrictions are lifted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 I'm on it at the moment and there's quite a heavy sea running and I have to say so far its a very smooth and quiet crossing bar the occasional shudder when a large wave slams into the starboard side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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