Passing Time Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 hour ago, piebaps said: Sea conditions too rough for the tender boats which ferry the punters ashore. Didn’t look that bad. Pretty sure the tenders have ferried in worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Gay'n Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 I was on the Manannan during the last few days and was surprised to see the new jerry-rigged 'structure' that they have welded to her port side to allow the fabulous (irony alert) Liverpool terminal jet bridge to link up during low tide. It is maybe 3 m high, with a platform and steps, and looks so shoddy. In bad weather, it will be awful for passengers to use it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 (edited) 6 hours ago, Boo Gay'n said: ... Manannan ...In bad weather, it will be awful for passengers to use it. Manannan is basically a summer boat and can't/won't run if wave height exceeds 3.5m or if wind force 7 or above - it's about 2m of starircase and maybe 5m of transfer between the boat and the sheltered walkway thus mainly a problem getting wet for those who can handle steps - others will go in the support vehicle via the ramp. Edited August 14 by Frances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorik Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 20 hours ago, Happier diner said: Feel sick just thinking about being on it. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/manannan-experiences-technical-issue-during-liverpool-crossing/ "... spotted circling Douglas Head..." Have they fitted it with wings? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Manxman had issues at Heysham overnight. Seemingly couldn’t turn in harbour and spent a few hours bow to at the number 1 linkspan. Eventually turned at about 03.00. She berthed at number 2 linkspan. interestingly the Ben was at the number 3 linkspan. She is now covering this morning’s Heysham IoM run. Steam Packet issued a statement that there had been an “incident” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Update at 05:45: Manxman sustained damage entering Heysham Port overnight. It will remain in Heysham for the time being. Ben-my-Chree is being utilised as a back up vessel, contingency plans are being activated to minimise disruption over the busy MGP period. Update at 05:15: Ben-my-Chree has now departed Heysham, carrying as many passengers as possible who were due to travel on Manxman's scheduled 02:15 departure. Update at 04:05: Ben-my-Chree is loading passengers to operate the Heysham - Isle of Man sailing. Manxman will remain in Heysham for the time being. Update at 03:35: Manxman is alongside number 2 Berth in Heysham and disembarkation of passengers and freight is commencing. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is currently coordinating and responding to an incident involving Manxman. The Company can confirm there are no injuries to any passengers or crew. The relevant authorities have been notified and the Company will issue an update once further details of the incident are known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 The maritime experts will be out in force I'm sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Poppins Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Just now, swoopy2110 said: The maritime experts will be out in force I'm sure. "It would never have happened to the Ben-My-Chree" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 18 minutes ago, Hairy Poppins said: "It would never have happened to the Ben-My-Chree" oh yes it did. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Seems she may have a bit of a hole in her on berthing. Oh dear it must have been bad ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weliveinhope Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 will the Ben now have to go at its much lower speed, as dicussed on here previously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 36 minutes ago, swoopy2110 said: The maritime experts will be out in force I'm sure. Within a couple of days, a super yacht sinks, a man is run over and now the Manxman collides...surely not coincidence? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Just now, Albert Tatlock said: Within a couple of days, a super yacht sinks, a man is run over and now the Manxman collides...surely not coincidence? 'They' would like you to think so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 53 minutes ago, swoopy2110 said: The maritime experts will be out in force I'm sure. All over Facebook 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfc84 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Wait and see what MAIB have to say 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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