RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted June 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2021 8 hours ago, 380John said: Beautiful vessel currently doing day cruises around the River Cleddau here in Pembrokeshire. If there's any ship spotters aboard they'll have had a great day. LNG vessel berthed this morning and a flurry of product tankers in the following 14 hours. Managed to get a nice shot of her from the bridge wing a couple of hours ago. "Johanna Lucretia".... John At first glance I thought she had a bl00dy great propeller on her mainmast. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I'm just on the way home after some refresher training at Clydebank. I realised this morning that I had been walking past the birthplace of Hood, QM, QE and QE2, amongst others. Just a crane left; a college has been built on the site and the rest will mainly become yuppie housing, I think 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Accord Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 4 hours ago, MarkC said: I'm just on the way home after some refresher training at Clydebank. I realised this morning that I had been walking past the birthplace of Hood, QM, QE and QE2, amongst others. Just a crane left; a college has been built on the site and the rest will mainly become yuppie housing, I think I recently did all my refreshers at CTS too. Managed to struggle into the raft ok during the PST, but jeez it doesn't get any easier! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 7 hours ago, Bon Accord said: I recently did all my refreshers at CTS too. Managed to struggle into the raft ok during the PST, but jeez it doesn't get any easier! I know what you mean - the poolex wasn't too bad, but I made the error of volunteering to be the #1 in the big fireex... Yes, we got the job done, but I scared myself ****less when I realised just how unfit I now am... Still, all certificates renewed & some good gen acquired to pass on to the guys on board at fire drills... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
380John Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 3 hours ago, MarkC said: I know what you mean - the poolex wasn't too bad, but I made the error of volunteering to be the #1 in the big fireex... Yes, we got the job done, but I scared myself ****less when I realised just how unfit I now am... Still, all certificates renewed & some good gen acquired to pass on to the guys on board at fire drills... I've got mine coming up in August. Apparently I'm going to a flooded quarry somewhere in Gloucester for it? I'll be glad to get them done and out of the way again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Accord Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 8 hours ago, MarkC said: I know what you mean - the poolex wasn't too bad, but I made the error of volunteering to be the #1 in the big fireex... Yes, we got the job done, but I scared myself ****less when I realised just how unfit I now am... Still, all certificates renewed & some good gen acquired to pass on to the guys on board at fire drills... I was number 4 in the fire team and thought I was on easy street until I realised I had to feed the hose all the way in and out. That and once we were in the bottom room the fire was impressively large and very close! For what we could manage in a day I thought the basic fire fighting was quite decent compared to some other places. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Bon Accord said: I was number 4 in the fire team and thought I was on easy street until I realised I had to feed the hose all the way in and out. That and once we were in the bottom room the fire was impressively large and very close! For what we could manage in a day I thought the basic fire fighting was quite decent compared to some other places. That fire was quite toasty when I was up close and personal; thank goodness for the foam branch! I won... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2021 I definitely think we were much luckier on BR where all we had to deal with to pass the course was a large metal tray (about a yard square) full of burning diesel 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 1 hour ago, The Stationmaster said: I definitely think we were much luckier on BR where all we had to deal with to pass the course was a large metal tray (about a yard square) full of burning diesel That sounds like the one I took at Eurotunnel; the instructor (who was from a Chatham-based training company) had great difficulty getting the stuff to catch, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted July 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2021 Yes, I remember this from my guard's training at Canton; our fire inspector also had some difficulty getting the diesel to catch. On the only occasion I ever had to deal with a real fire, on a brake van set alight by overheated brake blocks, I extinguished it successfully with the only equipment I had to hand, but it then relit itself shortly afterwards and I had to abandon the van at Ebbw Jc yard. On the basis that brake vans were condemned if they needed more than 50p spending on them, I claimed to have only done ten bob's worth of damage, and managed to rescue the lamps, brake stick, shunting pole, and track circuit clips., which I reckon offset the 50p in replacement costs... 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted July 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2021 7 hours ago, The Stationmaster said: I definitely think we were much luckier on BR where all we had to deal with to pass the course was a large metal tray (about a yard square) full of burning diesel Off topic I know, but learning to use a third-rail short-circuiting bar was much more exciting! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted July 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2021 Especially at night?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Has anyone else noticed the two Iranian Navy ships that are in the Baltic Sea? Quote The Danish military has said that it has spotted an Iranian destroyer and a large support vessel sailing through the Baltic Sea, thought to be heading to Russia for a military parade in the coming days. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/22/danish-military-spots-iranian-navy-ships-in-baltic-sea The "large support vessel" looks more like a DIY budget Marine Assault Carrier. Not in the same league as HMS Albion, but you could probably have ten or more of those for the price of an Albion-class ship. An AIS track of the route they took would be interesting ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted July 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, KeithMacdonald said: Has anyone else noticed the two Iranian Navy ships that are in the Baltic Sea? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/22/danish-military-spots-iranian-navy-ships-in-baltic-sea The "large support vessel" looks more like a DIY budget Marine Assault Carrier. Not in the same league as HMS Albion, but you could probably have ten or more of those for the price of an Albion-class ship. An AIS track of the route they took would be interesting ;-) They went up through the channel. Internationally recognised shipping lane so no problem, just like when the Russians do it. The Guardian could have done a little more research. Calling the Sahand a destroyer is very generous. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, Kris said: They went up through the channel. Internationally recognised shipping lane so no problem, just like when the Russians do it. The Guardian could have done a little more research. Calling the Sahand a destroyer is very generous. Yes, maybe calling it a "destroyer" sounds scarier? Looks more like a small frigate to me, what do you reckon? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted July 25, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 25, 2021 2 hours ago, KeithMacdonald said: Yes, maybe calling it a "destroyer" sounds scarier? Looks more like a small frigate to me, what do you reckon? I seem to recall from my youth that when a Labour government ordered a ship it was a frigate but when ordered by the Conservatives it was a destroyer. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris hndrsn Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 18 hours ago, KeithMacdonald said: Yes, maybe calling it a "destroyer" sounds scarier? Looks more like a small frigate to me, what do you reckon? Ore like a corvette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthBrit Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) Marella Explorer 2 At Sunrise Morning Arrival Edited August 3, 2021 by NorthBrit Error 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Von Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Apologies for the blurry pic, does anyone know what this vessel(?) is - off of Margate for the last few days? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) Bibby Pioneer, a floating accommodation barge for off shore workers https://www.4coffshore.com/news/bibby-marine-acquires-bibby-pioneer-nid23836.html Edited August 10, 2021 by Stubby47 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted August 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 03/08/2021 at 20:01, NorthBrit said: Marella Explorer 2 At Sunrise Morning Arrival Saudi South Shields Groyne, one of the things I miss from home! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Von Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 On 10/08/2021 at 16:23, Stubby47 said: Bibby Pioneer, a floating accommodation barge for off shore workers https://www.4coffshore.com/news/bibby-marine-acquires-bibby-pioneer-nid23836.html Thank you, I'll be sure to impress the locals with my new found knowledge! Any idea what exactly these offshore workers are up to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2021 47 minutes ago, Ray Von said: Thank you, I'll be sure to impress the locals with my new found knowledge! Any idea what exactly these offshore workers are up to? I'm afraid I have absolutely no idea 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
380John Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I believe a medical evacuation took place off her, however why she'd still be in the area unless working I'm not sure. I don't think bibby have had her long, so maybe something to do with setting up for their liking etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Von Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 A few snaps of the Medway Queen, on the slipway at Ramsgate for a refurb. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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