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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #345 on: January 28, 2009, 04:01:54 PM »
Hi all,

The Anglian Earl is now on route to Brest: http://www.shipais.com/showship.php?mmsi=314166000

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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #346 on: January 28, 2009, 04:40:35 PM »
Well spotted Coatham,he could be there in the morning and the clem could be on her way by dinner timeTommorrow

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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #347 on: January 28, 2009, 07:32:23 PM »
Yes it could but how long will it take to tow her here, Also what about weather conditions?

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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #348 on: January 28, 2009, 07:52:34 PM »
Weather doesn't look to be a problem judging by the BBC Weather Atlantic Pressure Chart over the next few days towards Sunday.

BBC Weather Tide Table for Sunday 1st Feb is showing high tide 0715hrs at 4.8m, Monday 2nd Feb is showing high tide as 0800hrs at 4.6m. From what I heard is a good tide to bring her in on.

But think the tides are getting larger to the weekend 7/8/9th Feb.

Fingers crossed they may go for a Sunday arrival, which means I can see two aircraft carriers in 2 days, Ark Royal up on the Tyne and Clem into the Tees.  :lol:

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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #349 on: January 28, 2009, 08:20:15 PM »
Isn't her hull quite large/deep therefor wouldn't you need a larger tide.

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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #350 on: January 28, 2009, 08:37:54 PM »
Hi Miya,

In previous articles submitted, one of the french papers said the tow would take around 4 days. But i suppose that would depend on conditions.

Im not sure what the depth of the chanel is after the dredging ABLE have been doing, it might be deep enough as the UKD Marlin and Cork Sand have since left.

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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #351 on: January 28, 2009, 08:56:27 PM »
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Isn't her hull quite large/deep therefor wouldn't you need a larger tide.


From previous reports in the media, Im sure they were saying a tide of 4.6-4.8m would be sufficent to get the Clem in.

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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #352 on: January 30, 2009, 11:42:11 AM »
Clemenceau is now joined on the wharf/ jetty by the Anglian Earl.

Viewed from the Clemenceau webcam in Brest.
http://www.brest.maville.com/vivre/webcam.php#

Not too long to wait now then. Just hope the Clem doesn't form icicles on her voyage up the North Sea next month.

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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #353 on: January 30, 2009, 12:40:32 PM »
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The newspaper Le T

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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #354 on: January 31, 2009, 08:09:38 AM »
http://www.brest.maville.com/actu/actudet_-Hartlepool-se-resigne-a-l-arrivee-de-l-ex-Clemenceau-_loc-810884_actu.Htm

Translation

Hartlepool resigned to the arrival of the ex-Clemenceau

The former French aircraft carrier will be dismantled near the English town. Despite the promised jobs, not the enthusiasm.

"In the morning, there is a nagging smell, it smells like garbage," sighs Maxine. Finger, she means the dark hills a few hundred yards from the flag of coquet Seaton Carew, on the outskirts of Hartlepool. This is the site for asbestos in industrial Able UK. His yard dismantling of old ships is not far away, on the River Tees.

Hartlepool is an industrial city with no particular charm of 86 000 inhabitants, planted in the north-east of England. Here, the arrival of the Clemenceau and its 700 tonnes of asbestos materials n'enthousiasme little world. "We are worried for our children," says Alan, leaning at the table of a pub, his voice rough.


Job Creation

Yet Able UK has promised things will be done within the rules. The aircraft carrier will be dismantled in dry dock, asbestos treatment under legal procedures. Remains a concern. In 2007, the company had to pay 22 000 pounds (? 24 500) fine for asbestos flout safety rules.

From past to the Mayor of Hartlepool, Stuart Drummond: "As long as health authorities have given their backing, we support the project. It will create jobs. "Able UK promises to employ an additional sixty workers to dismantle the Clemenceau. And more if the contracts are increasing.

The company currently employs "between 250 and 500 employees," according to its CEO, Peter Stephenson. She specializes in the recycling of oil platforms, industrial buildings and ships.

With only 4.5% of job seekers, Hartlepool remains relatively unaffected by unemployment that affects the region of Yorkshire. But she fears the arrival of the crisis and the slowdown in industrial activity. The jobs promised by Able UK are welcome.


Handful of opponents

Today, only a handful of opponents, the "Friends of Hartlepool" leads a legal battle against Able UK. "The Clemenceau was born in Brest, he should die in Brest," says John Kennedy, wife of head of the association.

The Friends of Hartlepool "provide 5 having collected 000 signatures against the arrival of Clem. Different story in the office of mayor: "I have received no letter against the coming of the ship," said Stuart Drummond.

For many, the case of the Clemenceau just confirms what they already knew. "We're the garbage of the world, says Alan. Dismantle the Clemenceau here, why not? But then it should return the asbestos waste to France. "


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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #355 on: January 31, 2009, 10:20:26 AM »
Hi,

On the web site of Ouest-France
Saturday January 31, 2009

http://www.brest.maville.com/actu/actudet_-L-heure-du-depart-toujours-tenue-secrete-_loc-810881_actu.Htm

Translation :

The secret hour of the departure always held

 The departure of the ex-Clemenceau is nothing any more from now on but one question of days, if not hours. Yesterday, in the morning, the British tug boat Anglian Earl came to moor at the aircraft carrier warf where Clem' is since its return of India in May 2006.
In the course of the day, the crew of the ship set up gr

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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #356 on: January 31, 2009, 11:58:12 AM »
The webcam mentioned above

http://www.brest.maville.com/vivre/webcam.php#

now showing Anglian Earl going alondside the Clem. She was previously moored on the other side of the wharf.

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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #357 on: January 31, 2009, 12:19:11 PM »
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rjs wrote:
The webcam mentioned above

http://www.brest.maville.com/vivre/webcam.php#

now showing Anglian Earl going alondside the Clem. She was previously moored on the other side of the wharf.

Bob


AT 1218 UK time it looks like she is at the bow taken the tow ,

WATCH THIS WEBCAM

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Re: ABLE UK LICENCE ISSUED/CLEMENCEAU
« Reply #359 on: February 02, 2009, 10:32:28 AM »

 

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