The Voice of Reason Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Asthehills said: It’s really not. If I laugh at a stupid post someone makes does that go towards their “reputation”? The laughing emoji is a bit ambiguous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Buggane Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Careful all this talk of blood will have Ashford up, especially if it's new. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyNoMates Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 wonder what that posh lounge will cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 The Chair of the Climate Change Transformation Board Daffy has given the Manxman her seal of approval, according to the NPM. She has hailed it as a ‘win’ for the Isle of Mans climate journey. I’m sorry Daffy, the ship wasn’t designed to please you specifically or your ego, ship design has changed greatly, and so has technology so it’s common sense and economical use of resources. Is IOMG and it’s arm length organisations having to consult Daffy before undergoing any works, to get her opinions? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 19 minutes ago, 2112 said: The Chair of the Climate Change Transformation Board Daffy has given the Manxman her seal of approval, according to the NPM. She has hailed it as a ‘win’ for the Isle of Mans climate journey. I’m sorry Daffy, the ship wasn’t designed to please you specifically or your ego, ship design has changed greatly, and so has technology so it’s common sense and economical use of resources. Is IOMG and it’s arm length organisations having to consult Daffy before undergoing any works, to get her opinions? Saw that. It's got a really efficient DIESEL engine. So that is somehow a win in Daffers' deluded fairy flower world. We'll ignore the fact that there are plenty of places with electric ferries that run on power from actual renewable resources. The irony is, that I would like to agree with and back our 'Green Party' but they are all clearly getting high on their own supply. Every time any of them opens their mouths, my default is now significant skepticism awaiting what ever bollocks they are going to spout. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshoremanxman Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, The Phantom said: Saw that. It's got a really efficient DIESEL engine. So that is somehow a win in Daffers' deluded fairy flower world. We'll ignore the fact that there are plenty of places with electric ferries that run on power from actual renewable resources. The specification is online somewhere I read it the other day but it seems to be some sort of diesel generator which directly drives an electric drive train like a hybrid car. There was some comment about no judder as if the electric motors somehow directly drive the propeller. On that basis I’d be more worried that it sounds incredibly experimental and may well prove to be a challenge if anything goes wrong. The braindead eco nonsense the lot of them spout is unbelievable though I agree - especially in this case as I doubt until they take the Manannan out of service they’ll have reduced their emissions at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asthehills Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 40 minutes ago, The Phantom said: plenty of places with electric ferries that run on power from actual renewable resources. Do you have any links please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Asthehills said: Do you have any links please? Oslo https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/offerings/references/electric-ferries.html Denmark https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-ferry_Ellen Uruguay https://electrek.co/2023/01/17/worlds-largest-electric-ferry-can-transport-you-and-2000-friends/ Singapore https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/shell-launches-its-first-electric-ferry-singapore-plant-2023-04-17/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 21 minutes ago, offshoremanxman said: The specification is online somewhere I read it the other day but it seems to be some sort of diesel generator which directly drives an electric drive train like a hybrid car. There was some comment about no judder as if the electric motors somehow directly drive the propeller. On that basis I’d be more worried that it sounds incredibly experimental and may well prove to be a challenge if anything goes wrong. The braindead eco nonsense the lot of them spout is unbelievable though I agree - especially in this case as I doubt until they take the Manannan out of service they’ll have reduced their emissions at all. Groundbreaking. Haven't submarines been using diesel/electric engines since WW1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asthehills Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, The Phantom said: Oslo https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/offerings/references/electric-ferries.html Denmark https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-ferry_Ellen Uruguay https://electrek.co/2023/01/17/worlds-largest-electric-ferry-can-transport-you-and-2000-friends/ Singapore https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/shell-launches-its-first-electric-ferry-singapore-plant-2023-04-17/ Ah Ok. That’s a no then. Any links to anything even remotely comparable to the Manxman in terms of size and is actually built? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, Asthehills said: Ah Ok. That’s a no then. Any links to anything even remotely comparable to the Manxman in terms of size and is actually built? I didn't say anything comparable. I said plenty of electric ferries. Although you'll see from those links that the Uruguay one will definitely be a similar size and is being built right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, Asthehills said: Any links to anything even remotely comparable to the Manxman in terms of size and is actually built? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, jackwhite said: Edited July 3, 2023 by Jarndyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) . Edited July 3, 2023 by Jarndyce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hedgehog Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, slinkydevil said: They are so slow I am convinced they are powered by a small mouse farting. Edit: I mean of course the boats Edited July 3, 2023 by Dave Hedgehog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.