Blackpool Ferry Rescue
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Have now seen footage of both the Irish Sea ferry and the trawler off St Kilda, hence the title of this post. 
It is only courage, flying ability and tenacity of the highest order that gets the job done in those conditions. Any words of praise I can think of seem inadequate.
Still, as the RAF Winchman Rich Taylor who was winched to the ferry said,"I'm not a hero, I was just doing my job."
A Chivenor cab took the always difficult decision to not winch on their job SW of the Scillies late last night. Well done to them as well, probably one of the hardest decisions the captain and crew have ever made but winching is, sometimes, just too bl**dy dangerous.
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It is only courage, flying ability and tenacity of the highest order that gets the job done in those conditions. Any words of praise I can think of seem inadequate.Still, as the RAF Winchman Rich Taylor who was winched to the ferry said,"I'm not a hero, I was just doing my job."
A Chivenor cab took the always difficult decision to not winch on their job SW of the Scillies late last night. Well done to them as well, probably one of the hardest decisions the captain and crew have ever made but winching is, sometimes, just too bl**dy dangerous.
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This current weather is showing the utmost bravery and dedication of the crews of the emergency services (helicopters, aeroplanes, lifeboats, and land based assets).
I cannot remember when they have been so busy from south of Fastnet to St Kilda and everywhere in between.
It's good to see they are getting the coverage across the media which these acts deserve and hopefully the public will once again reflect on how fortunate they are to have such professionals keeping watch.
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DeepC
I cannot remember when they have been so busy from south of Fastnet to St Kilda and everywhere in between.
It's good to see they are getting the coverage across the media which these acts deserve and hopefully the public will once again reflect on how fortunate they are to have such professionals keeping watch.
Regards,
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Well done to everyone involved.
Agree ref the weather being forecasted but lets wait to see what the MAIB say.
At the time and place of the incident, it was reported as wind: 48knots. Not that bad really!.
Agree ref the weather being forecasted but lets wait to see what the MAIB say.
At the time and place of the incident, it was reported as wind: 48knots. Not that bad really!.
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Mean speed at 48knots its SGF9, BUT, agree with you, I wouldnt like to be out there.
However, at this time of year, SGF9 is a regular visitor to our coastline (unfortunately.....)
But dont let this look like I`m suggesting it was an easy job for the crew. I respect them everytime they take off, whatever the weather.
However, at this time of year, SGF9 is a regular visitor to our coastline (unfortunately.....)
But dont let this look like I`m suggesting it was an easy job for the crew. I respect them everytime they take off, whatever the weather.
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dredging back !
The Riverdance report has not been published yet, but another of their ships had a bit of an incident as well. Report can be found at:-
Marine Accident Investigation: Moondance
Don't get the wrong impression of the shipping industry, it's just certain companies haven't quite entered in to the 20th (let alone 21st) century.
will post link when Riverdance report published.
Marine Accident Investigation: Moondance
Don't get the wrong impression of the shipping industry, it's just certain companies haven't quite entered in to the 20th (let alone 21st) century.
will post link when Riverdance report published.
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Gents, I can’t imagine many have been waiting with baited breath for this but if you want to read the report in to the stranding of the Riverdance this link should take you there
http://www.maib.gov.uk/publications/investigation_reports/2009/riverdance.cfm
If you don’t have the time to trawl through the whole report a couple of snippits:-
The Master’s decision to sail in the forecast conditions was acceptable.
The MAIB were not allowed access to the wreck and therefore evidence was lost (would the AAIB put up with that?).
The ship had little idea of where ballast water was or the weight of the Cargo they had loaded. (The norm is to do weight and balance checks before you go)
Cargo shift was not a major factor.
No freak waves – only what was to be expected in the area she was operating.
The vessel possibly suffered a loss of stability due to the wave patterns she experienced (in ships transverse stability is critical – we have bags of longitudinal stability).
Bit of a shambles when trying to re float.
I can only hope if you do read the report that this is not indicative of the majority of ship and shipping companies!
http://www.maib.gov.uk/publications/investigation_reports/2009/riverdance.cfm
If you don’t have the time to trawl through the whole report a couple of snippits:-
The Master’s decision to sail in the forecast conditions was acceptable.
The MAIB were not allowed access to the wreck and therefore evidence was lost (would the AAIB put up with that?).
The ship had little idea of where ballast water was or the weight of the Cargo they had loaded. (The norm is to do weight and balance checks before you go)
Cargo shift was not a major factor.
No freak waves – only what was to be expected in the area she was operating.
The vessel possibly suffered a loss of stability due to the wave patterns she experienced (in ships transverse stability is critical – we have bags of longitudinal stability).
Bit of a shambles when trying to re float.
I can only hope if you do read the report that this is not indicative of the majority of ship and shipping companies!
