Again... :-)
Hello,
Is anyone able to confirm or dent that SILJA EUROPA was floated over a submerged floating dock in Riga, but attempts to lift the vessel failed ?...
(in view of... or further to... the reports given below) ?...
Is there any picture on the web showing SILJA EUROPA in dock in Riga?...
Regards,
Peter
30.11.2009:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Silja Europa has arrived earlier today to Remontowa shiprepair yard in Gdansk, Poland.
> >
> > The ferry is moored at the quay and it is likely / possible (not sure yet) she will be docked tomorrow.
> >
> > Does anyone know (and would be ready to share here) information on the reasons, why Silja Europa was directed to Gdansk based shipyard after visiting the yard in Riga ?...
> >
> > Why Riga was not able to help / service the vessel?...
> >
> > I have heard a rumour that Silja Europa was already in floating dock in Riga, but Riga's floating dock - according to rumour - was not able to lift the vessel (too heavy for this dock?...).
> >
> > Is it true, that Silja Europa has already been floated onto the submerged dock in Riga and that there was a failed attempt to dock (lift up) the ship?...
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Peter
Tallink to repair Silja Europa in Gdansk instead of Riga
30.11.2009, 09:40
Contrary to reports that Tallink will repair Silja Europa ferry in Riga, the vessel is now heading to Gdansk in Poland.
According to media reports, attempts to place the vessel in dock in Riga failed. Tallink's press spokesperson denied it and said that the company had decided to carry out repair and planned service simultaneously.
Silja Europa was taken to Riga for repairs since there were no vacant docks near Turku that were suitable for repairing such a large vessel.
http://live.balticbusinessnews.com:
Tallink to repair Silja Europa in Gdansk instead of Riga
30.11.2009, 09:40
Contrary to reports that Tallink will repair Silja Europa ferry in Riga, the vessel is now heading to Gdansk in Poland.
According to media reports, attempts to place the vessel in dock in Riga failed. Tallink's press spokesperson denied it and said that the company had decided to carry out repair and planned service simultaneously.
Silja Europa was taken to Riga for repairs since there were no vacant docks near Turku that were suitable for repairing such a large vessel.
Cruise ferry Silja Europa was on her way from Stockholm to Turku, when technical problems occurred on Sunday afternoon. Due to the quick and professional work of the crew and master, there was no threat to people on board or the ship. The ship, which was secured by a tugboat, arrived in Turku a week ago.
Tallink Silja`s newest cruise ferry Baltic Queen has replaced Silja Europa during her extraordinary repair works from 26th of November. The ship took over the usual schedule of Silja Europa, departing from Turku every evening at 20.15 and from Stockholm every morning at 7.10.