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Shipspotters all over the world => Shipping News and information => Topic started by: Jacques Maillet on December 03, 2010, 10:10:20 PM
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I'm wondering if the MV Stena Traveller is in Bremerhaven yet?? I've seen she's still in service between Hoek Van Holland and Killingholme but she's due out of service soon. I decided to start this one as the ship is being retrofitted since the other discussion on the Stena Trader (now renamed Blue Puttees) turned into Marine Atlantic criticism (I don't want any criticism over Marine Atlantic on this discussion please, only updates on the MV Highlanders).
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No, the Stena Traveller is still in the Hook of Holland in service. She is due to go to Bremerhaven very shortly. I'll keep you posted as to when she goes.
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Thanks kindly!! 8)
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Seems she's pulled from service ..she's not on Stena's roster
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From what I hear she is due in for the 15 th of Dec.Does anyone know her replacement when she departs for Bremerhaven?Thanks very much to our friends in Germany (Boris,Christian) for the outstanding updates and photos.As well as the members at forum-schiff.de.I hope we can get the same updates for the Highlanders (Stena Traveller) Thanks and Great work!!
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Stena Hollandancia has been asigned that route..think this is the wrong one in the picture ..
(http://rotterdamhaven.web-log.nl/photos/uncategorized/a_stena_hollandica_01_33769gt4koosgoudri.jpg)
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Stena Hollandancia has been asigned that route..think this is the wrong one in the picture ..
(http://rotterdamhaven.web-log.nl/photos/uncategorized/a_stena_hollandica_01_33769gt4koosgoudri.jpg)
I like that ferry. ;D
no open deck. ;)
Kyle
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She was initially 188 meters ..lenghten to 244meter
(http://www.seabreezes.co.im/images/content/news/201007/StenaHollandica.jpg)
(http://www.marinelog.com/IMAGESMMVII/stena_hollandica_12.jpg)
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Great pics Gulfspan. :)
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Hi, You got me a little bit confused here. Marine Atlantic are chartering Stena Traveller and Stena Trader. (http://www.shipsmonthly.com/imageBank/s/Stena_Trader.jpg)
The other ships mentioned before have nothing to do with these ships. The Stena Hollandica and Britannica had been lengthend and have now being renamed. Stena has two Newbuildings now with the same names. But none of them is going to canada.
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Stefan
Jarrod had asked which ship was replacing Stena Traveller when she was removed from service ...
thats kinda how the thread migrated a bit to the Hollandica and the Britannica
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Stena Hollandancia has been asigned that route..think this is the wrong one in the picture ..
(http://rotterdamhaven.web-log.nl/photos/uncategorized/a_stena_hollandica_01_33769gt4koosgoudri.jpg)
I like that ferry. ;D
no open deck. ;)
Kyle
This ship is now the Stena Germanica, saing from Keil in Germany. She was replaced by the currwent Stena Hollandica in May.
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She was initially 188 meters ..lenghten to 244meter
(http://www.seabreezes.co.im/images/content/news/201007/StenaHollandica.jpg)
(http://www.marinelog.com/IMAGESMMVII/stena_hollandica_12.jpg)
These photos are two different ships. The one at sea is the current Stena Hollandica. She wasn't stetched. The one showing the ship in bits is the last Stena Britannica, showing her being lengthened in Bremerhaven in 2007. She is currently in refit, in Poland being converted to run opposite the Stena Germanica (ex Stena Hollandica). She'll be renamed Stena Scandinavioca.
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Stefan
Jarrod had asked which ship was replacing Stena Traveller when she was removed from service ...
thats kinda how the thread migrated a bit to the Hollandica and the Britannica
The ship replacing the Stena Traveller will be the Finnarrow. She'll stay on the route until the first ship from Korea gets here.
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Stefan
Jarrod had asked which ship was replacing Stena Traveller when she was removed from service ...
thats kinda how the thread migrated a bit to the Hollandica and the Britannica
The ship replacing the Stena Traveller will be the Finnarrow. She'll stay on the route until the first ship from Korea gets here.
I was going by the itenerary on Stena's site..Thanks.
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Hi David
The Stena Traveller is due to leave the Hook of Holland this coming Friday. She will be sailing straight to Bremerhaven.
Karl
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Thanks for the update Hawkeye.
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I seen on marinetraffic.com she is on route to Bremerhaven as we speak.
Gordon
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I seen on marinetraffic.com she is on route to Bremerhaven as we speak.
Gordon
I would give the crew 50 bucks to get off and scuttle her ..
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what one the leif or the bond ??
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what one the leif or the bond ??
The Traveller
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At first, I didn't think too much on the new vessels, however, Marine Atlantic is sailing into a new era of travel and I'm supporting that!! Out are the Gulfspan class vessels of the past and in are the fairly new Seabridger class vessels. One downside I didn't like, but getting used to, no outside viewing decks on the bow. The Gulfspan class had two forward viewing decks to look off and see the Newfoundland coastline!! Oh well, maybe they'll put some forward viewing decks on future vessels in the fleet 8) I'm still hoping they (Marine Atlantic)team up with Knud E. Hansen to design a larger version of the Gulfspan class in the future (just a dream I had) ;D I even got names for the ships(I wouldn't change the names pretty much): MV Caribou (Flagship), and MV Joseph R. Smallwood (streamlined name from the current J&C)!! So, still the Caribou and Smallwood for fleet names since it sounds familiar to everyone travelling to NL over the last quarter century and to those resisting change as well ;D
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Is the Stena Traveller in dry dock yet??
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I never was big on naming the ship after Smallwood ,,son of a pig farmer,learned to speak and persuade by mimicking evangelical minister's....convinced poor ,almost distitute illiterate outport peoples that they wouldnt get a dime if he didnt get his way....sold off Newfoundland and Labrador's resources ,making her a reserve labor force for Ontario,to the extent that Newfoundland was never taken seriously as a province
All the merchants on Water Street combined didnt have the funds to fly Smallwood around ,an aircraft in Newfoundland at that time was a kin to the space shuttle landing at your nearest airport today..
Recent documents have concluded that Newfoundland's fate was decided by Britain and Canada with Smallwood as their toole,pawn,bitch,.. ..because they were fearful of America getting a toe hold on the North Atlantic..it was tampered and wrong what was to become of Newfoundland and Labrador..The bunch in Ottawa and Britain,at that time should have been shot. They should have just let the people speak..Newfoundland was by no means the basket case that Smallwood had made it out to be.
Smallwood wanted his name in history..and nothing more..He dosent deserve that..he was a conspirator and a criminal ,all for himself.
last thing I want is a ship named after him .....again ..
Im done ranting... :)
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Is the Stena Traveller in dry dock yet??
Last I checked on Marine Traffic the Traveller is in Bremerhaven, so if she's not in dry dock yet I'd say it won't be long now.
Now if only Marine Traffic would show the Blue Puttees crossing the Atlantic. :) Hopefully she stops in St. John's.
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I never was big on naming the ship after Smallwood ,,son of a pig farmer,learned to speak and persuade by mimicking evangelical minister's....convinced poor ,almost distitute illiterate outport peoples that they wouldnt get a dime if he didnt get his way....sold off Newfoundland and Labrador's resources ,making her a reserve labor force for Ontario,to the extent that Newfoundland was never taken seriously as a province
All the merchants on Water Street combined didnt have the funds to fly Smallwood around ,an aircraft in Newfoundland at that time was a kin to the space shuttle landing at your nearest airport today..
Recent documents have concluded that Newfoundland's fate was decided by Britain and Canada with Smallwood as their toole,pawn,bitch,.. ..because they were fearful of America getting a toe hold on the North Atlantic..it was tampered and wrong what was to become of Newfoundland and Labrador..The bunch in Ottawa and Britain,at that time should have been shot. They should have just let the people speak..Newfoundland was by no means the basket case that Smallwood had made it out to be.
Smallwood wanted his name in history..and nothing more..He dosent deserve that..he was a conspirator and a criminal ,all for himself.
last thing I want is a ship named after him .....again ..
Im done ranting... :)
I wasn't around during Joey Smallwood's time in office, so, I can't judge anyone. This Gulfspan Generation 2 was just a dream I had, however, if they build two new ferries again, I think one of them should be named MV Caribou again for it's historical significance (Graceful animal on the coat of arms and in honor of the SS Caribou). Thanks for sharing your rant, sometimes it feels good to vent out too!! ;D
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I did see a couple of pics here http://www.forum-schiff.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3054&p=50567&hilit=stena+traveller#p50567 she is now in dry dock and the water is out. Hopefully it will be updated alot.
Gordon
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Thanks for the Photos.
Any information on the progress of the Travellers refit and the ETD of the Blue Puttees for Canada will be most welcome.
Again thanks.
Alex
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Have a look at this ..Remind you guys of anything..LOL..and has the same passenger capacity as Traveller /Trader..about 500...Marines that is ..
Its a concept Naval ship for the Chilean Navy..
http://www.naval.com.br/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/jss20karel20doormanhc61.jpg
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has anyone heard how the sea trials are going on the blue puttees? does she roll as much as the fear factor (AKA Lief erickson)... how fast does she run with the 36ft removed from her middle? and with the addition module on her top deck it still dont have the capaciticy as smallwoor od cariboy as they both carried 1200 passengers n crew
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Have a look at this ..Remind you guys of anything..LOL..and has the same passenger capacity as Traveller /Trader..about 500...Marines that is ..
Its a concept Naval ship for the Chilean Navy..
http://www.naval.com.br/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/jss20karel20doormanhc61.jpg
Sure looks like the same design.
kasco
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That is not a concept, it is the JSS (Joint Support Ship) Hr.Ms. KAREL DOORMAN, currently being built by the Damen Schelde yard for the Dutch navy, with completion due in 2015. The Canadian navy was also supposed to order this design, but they pulled out...
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This was the concept offered the Chilean military , Its directly based on what the Dutch are building..
http://combatfleetoftheworld.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-amphibious-ships-for-chilean-navy.html
http://combatfleetoftheworld.blogspot.com/2009/11/futur-dutch-jss-more-expensive-than.html
yes you are right about The Canadian Gov didnt/couldnt have been bothered ..and why not with so many fishing vessels laid up ..
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back to the Highlanders and Puttee's
This is a really good score here...for a model builder
Lines and templates..
Fosen Optima Project
http://www.fosenyards.com/uploads/Optima-bilder.pdf
http://www.fosenyards.com/uploads/FosenOptima%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
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It seems that the Blue Puttees is under going some type of exercise, un-docking docking.
Does anyone know for what purpose?
Kasco
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I think the crew from the Caribou is on her now just getting used to her. I am crossing on the vision on Saturday I will ask around that crew to see if I can get any info on her.
Gordon
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It seems that the Blue Puttees is under going some type of exercise, un-docking docking.
Does anyone know for what purpose?
Kasco
Proably just trying to get a feel for her..could be two to set up that thrid bow thruster..bearing clearances and all...
most likly feel ..Port aux Basques harbor is a place where a Captian gets one shot to park it or something gets broke..
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Have a look at this ..Remind you guys of anything..LOL..and has the same passenger capacity as Traveller /Trader..about 500...Marines that is ..
Its a concept Naval ship for the Chilean Navy..
http://www.naval.com.br/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/jss20karel20doormanhc61.jpg
It does look like the Stena seabridger vessel alot, and most likely on the same platform (Fosen Optima design). Thanks for sharing.
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Stena Traveller in dry dock, already cut and joined, 3 decks added as well. As by today still only temporary welding done. Lloyd Werft is looking to complete ths one by 3rd of Feburary (hahaha).
Blue Puttees still in LW, there was only one day sea trials, as far. She is about to sail to Canada soon, noone knows when, but it seems to be finished in most areas.
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Thanks very much for the update! Happy Holidays.
Take care
Jarrod
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Lloyd Werft did well with the Blue Puttees. It seems that there is only the interior work to be finished. Her delay in departure for Canada night be due to the severe weather in the Atlantic.
If the shipyard does as well with the Traveller I believe that all parties will be pleased.
Kasco
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That is good news for sure.You make a good point on the weather as well.
Happy Holidays
Jarrod
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Lloyd Werft did well with the Blue Puttees. It seems that there is only the interior work to be finished. Her delay in departure for Canada night be due to the severe weather in the Atlantic.
If the shipyard does as well with the Traveller I believe that all parties will be pleased.
Kasco
I guess delays was mainly because of Lloyd Werft who didn't let proceed subcontractors or failed to own schedule. Current one (for traveller) is I guess much, much less realistic to achive. 3rd of Feb (nice joke) All in all, some pictures below:
Stena Trader (Blue Puttees):
http://img692.imageshack.us/i/blueputtees.jpg/
Stena Traveller:
http://img98.imageshack.us/i/drydock.jpg/
http://img156.imageshack.us/i/deck32.jpg/
http://img338.imageshack.us/i/deck33.jpg/
http://img340.imageshack.us/i/deck3o.jpg/
http://img831.imageshack.us/i/deck53.jpg/
http://img405.imageshack.us/i/deck5.jpg/
http://img524.imageshack.us/i/deck8iguess.jpg/
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/1590/fixedwithstaples.jpg
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5335/fixedwithstaples2.jpg
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/5673/newdecks.jpg
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Fantastic photos! Thanks for sharing them.
Happy Holidays
Jarrod
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Yes great pic's.
Kyle
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MV highlanders is on marine tracker now
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first pic (scroll down):
http://www.forum-schiff.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3054
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Now shes out ,She'll have a shake down and a punch list of just about everything.
However ,On lessons learned ..I hope they re-engage the safety systems to avoid another complete power loss akin to what the Puttee's suffered before leaving.
When will trials start?
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Highlanders is on Trials in the North Sea
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Thanks for the info Kai!
Take Care
Jarrod
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Highlanders should be in North Sydney Feb 28
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Hope she's good to her crew..