Capt_Mainwaring Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 1 hour ago, Happier diner said: No. It's not just windy in Heysham, it's windy all the way up the Irish sea. It will make a big difference. When Ben went to Birkenhead she'd sail in far stronger winds because she wasn't having to dock at Heysham. Weather routing easier from Liverpool too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Buggane Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Till they sick a ruddy great windy mill plantation in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoopsaa Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 5 hours ago, Dirty Buggane said: Till they sick a ruddy great windy mill plantation in the way. I'm sorry, but I still don't see how they keep the flour dry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Buggane Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 And how he don't drown, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 9 hours ago, lfc84 said: Cancelled tonight sue to wind in Heysham. Once Manxman has done berthing trials in Liverpool will they reroute to Liverpool instead on the occasions when it's deemed to windy in Heysham? 8 hours ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: It will make a big difference. When Ben went to Birkenhead she'd sail in far stronger winds because she wasn't having to dock at Heysham. Weather routing easier from Liverpool too. The can’t just change port at the drop of a hat. They won’t be employing staff at Liverpool in winter, apart from the 20 weekends. So no one to tie up and let go, no check in, no security. Plus they can’t divert mid sail, as they can’t load/unload trailers, due to planning, and they don’t have tug masters at Liverpool, or stevedores to run them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casta Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 I look at the cruise liners, always a picture of calm serenity and ease, that are usually berthed along their pontoons just in front of the IoM Terminal. What was the reason we went for a different loading system? Please don't tell me it was to save money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 3 hours ago, Casta said: I look at the cruise liners, always a picture of calm serenity and ease, that are usually berthed along their pontoons just in front of the IoM Terminal. What was the reason we went for a different loading system? Please don't tell me it was to save money. What else would it be for? Having been given notice to vacate the floating landing stage, either due to end of life or cruise terminal expansion, can you not see how much more it would cost to build a new floating landing stage with three long pontoon to dry land anchors plus a roadway access, and then a ramp attached to the pontoon for ship access. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 3 hours ago, Casta said: I look at the cruise liners, always a picture of calm serenity and ease, that are usually berthed along their pontoons just in front of the IoM Terminal. What was the reason we went for a different loading system? Please don't tell me it was to save money. They don't load cars onto Cruise Liners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 (edited) On Liverpool boat, not left yet & no reason for delay given although boat late in. No issues with that but they called everyone up to board & then kept everyone standing in the hall in sweltering heat for 30 minutes before we finally started moving!! Aircon in security areas & down corridor which had nice breeze & in shade!! and website still showing 15.00 depart but still here! Edited September 6 by Banker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 23 minutes ago, Banker said: On Liverpool boat, not left yet & no reason for delay given although boat late in. No issues with that but they called everyone up to board & then kept everyone standing in the hall in sweltering heat for 30 minutes before we finally started moving!! Aircon in security areas & down corridor which had nice breeze & in shade!! and website still showing 15.00 depart but still here! They're probably trying to find the source of that continuous whine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 6 minutes ago, kevster said: They're probably trying to find the source of that continuous whine I had a similar issue...seemed to clear though, each time I dropped the ex-wife off anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Buggane Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Did you try a cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Energy FM/Manx News article on the Steamie currently on FB... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lamb Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 34 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: Energy FM/Manx News article on the Steamie currently on FB... Seems to heavily feature Mr Lord and businesses associated with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Is it really worth the PS issuing warnings anymore? Those who can, should check online, those who can't should listen for the departure 'Hoots'!!! Winter's coming!!! That'll be fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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