Bill Posters Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 From IOM Online PRAISE FOR CREW OF MANX-REGISTERED TANKER I thought this must be some good 'local' news. Whllst it is inspiring, the alarm bells should have started with the word 'registered'. Story here It states towards the end It is understood no members of the crew of the British Pride, a double hull oil tanker capable of carrying more than 340,000 tonnes of crude oil, are Manx. So I was surprised at the following paragraph Trade and Industry Minister Alex Downie said: 'This is first-class reflection on the quality of the Manx fleet.'It takes immense skill to manoeuvre these huge ships at the best of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 From IOM Online PRAISE FOR CREW OF MANX-REGISTERED TANKER It states towards the end It is understood no members of the crew of the British Pride, a double hull oil tanker capable of carrying more than 340,000 tonnes of crude oil, are Manx. So I was surprised at the following paragraph Trade and Industry Minister Alex Downie said: 'This is first-class reflection on the quality of the Manx fleet.'It takes immense skill to manoeuvre these huge ships at the best of times. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I for one am not in the least bit surprised in Downie's grasp of the "facts". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ean Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Doesn't the "Manx fleet" consist of all manx registered ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Hmm, but then in his statement Mr Downie would have been apportioning skill to the ships themselves, which makes even less sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ean Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 But still it is part of the manx fleet and as such does show the "quality of the manx fleet" despite non of them being manx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Its tenuous but the rules for the safe manning of these vessels is manx legislation so he's sort of right!! Tenuous at best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey_magic Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I'm sure the people of Nassau, Bahamas are equally as proud of their fleet of Isle of Man Steampacket ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Cardboard Box Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Hmm, but then in his statement Mr Downie would have been apportioning skill to the ships themselves, which makes even less sense? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think it is very commendable that these ships have got off their arses and learned how to navigate and negotiate tricky areas themselves. For too long they have let themselves be guided and directed by people with beards, polo necks and with rings on their sleeves. It shows some enterprise on their part. It sets a good example to us all to brush up our skills and gain some NVQ's or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Cardboard Box Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I'm sure the people of Nassau, Bahamas are equally as proud of their fleet of Isle of Man Steampacket ships. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And twice a day there is a small cheer in downtown Nassau as Stan the ropeman safely secures the final rope of the Ben before staggering back to the Legion to finish his pint.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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