TT2 ,Big dredging job about to start on the Tyne

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cawky wrote:
Hi,
Still down for Friday on the Port of Tyne listing , but it also says "estimate ":-

http://www.portoftyne.co.uk/business- ... ements/expected-shipping/

You will be in a better position to know the facts , look forward to seeing you when you arrive , dont know if you will have time for a bottle of "BROON Ale " as you will probably be in then straight out after discharge.

BRian

Hi Brian

Hope he doesn't mind the Newcastle Brown being a brew that is now brewed anywhere other than NEWCASTLE  :-o

Regards(Post#13)

[Rudy de Nooijer]

Hey there Brian,

Most of the time we are expected to start with the job inmediatly so...
But we will see.Don't leave Newcastle after a "Broon Ale "
Will inform you when the time is there !

Greetz, Rudy 8-)

[Rudy de Nooijer]

Hahaha, You see, everyday I learn something new  :-)

[Brian Cawkwell]

Yes Steve , Newcastle broon ale brewed in Yorkshire or some where exotic LOL
Rudy - you will probably load sand on the way here.

[Rudy de Nooijer]

Hey Brian,
 What I heared yesterday is.... we get sand near Newcastle ! And the Technical Department asked "how big is the bomb-grid in the draghead ? "
We are still on the river Schelde now.
For pic's all over you have to join my facebook . Rudy de Nooijer

Greetz, Rudy  8-)

[Rudy de Nooijer]

Hi Brian,
Got some info today from Project manager in Newcastle.We are going to dredge 3,3 NM from the tunnelsite so that's between the breakwaters as I see on the sea-charts.Saw some nice pics. from Vesalius cutter filled with ropes and old tyres.Tommorow I will make a lot of chain's with hooks to get the expected #OOPS# out of the draghead.Shall be short trips and not fully loaded because of the draught.I used to be a fisherman for 16 years so I know what to expect between breakwaters.On Monday we leave for Zeebrugge in Belgium to put our Bowthruster back in place and bunkering and a replace of our bowconnection,now we are using a connection from other company here on river Schelde.The Bowthruster was removed 4 weeks ago during drydocking in Rotterdam and had to go to the doctor
When this is finnished we will leave for Newcastle. 8-)

[Brian Cawkwell]

Hi Rudy , you will never know what you will find under that water, will you dredge the shipping channel ?

I will keep an eye on you as I share the AIS data from the Tyne area :-

http://www.shipais.com/showship.php?mmsi=232704000

I am sharer gb.I also share data to Marine Traffic and vessel tracker . I only live about half a km from the mouth of the river , I might come and visit you on my watercraft!!

Brian

[Rudy de Nooijer]

Hey There Brian,
100.000 m3  we need to fill so,don't know if we gonna get this all out of the shipping channel.
Monday we get another Captain as well BrianThis one really folows up all the regulations from the company. Petty because the one who is leaving is more easy for a visit.But... We will see.
I'm also familiar with vesseltracker and marine traffic and I'm living 8 km from Antwerp port.I'm Dutch but run away to Belgium 6 years ago.On board 4 weeks and then 4 weeks holliday.
On board using laptop with Maxsea for fun and internet connexion in each cabin to stay in touch with home.

[Brian Cawkwell]

Wow 100 000 m3 , how much will your vessel carry ?

BRian

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Port of Tyne Navigation Notice @ http://www.portoftyne.co.uk/business-divisions/marine-and-environmental-services/navigational-notices/uncategorised/navigation-notice-no-6-of-2010/

Navigation Notice
No 6 of 2010
River Tyne - Long Reach - Howdon

Tyne Tunnel Backfill Operations - Caution Notice is hereby given that commencing on or about Wed 10th March for a period of approximately 14 days backfilling of the 2nd Tyne Tunnel trench & covering of the submersed elements will take place from the South bank of the Tyne at Jarrow to the North bank opposite at Howdon Gut.

This will involve:-

[Rudy de Nooijer]

Thanks for the info Steve,put it in our map on the bridge !!! 8-)

[Rudy de Nooijer]

Hi Brian, "Alexander von Humboldt "can carry 9000m3 depending on the material offcouse. With the depth of the river from  narrow 2 to the tunnel site I think we are going to carry 5000 to 6000m3 in a trip depending on the tide.
The latest vessel off Jan de Nul "Cristobal Colon " can carry 46.000 m3 but won't fit in the river  

See Ya  8-)

[Rudy de Nooijer]

Thanks for the info Steve, will put it on the bridge for the guys !!! 8-)

[Brian Cawkwell]

Photos of the Alexander Von Humboldt here :-

http://forum.shipais.com/index.php?showtopic=5186&pid=61071&st=160&#entry61071

You may need to register to view them.

Brian