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Shipping News and information / Re: Tyne dredger skipper admits being drunk

« on: February 04, 2010, 11:46:38 PM »

Steve,

Thought that might happen, but had mixed feelings about it.  I guess I'll just have to wait to hear from them.

Rgds
AJ

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Shipping News and information / Re: Tyne dredger skipper admits being drunk

« on: February 04, 2010, 09:06:37 AM »

Hi Steve,

It will be interesting to see what happens when he next appears.  Nothing was damaged and nobody injured so I would hope the sentence will not be too severe.

Looks like I may avoid giving evidence, which to be honest, is a slight relief.

Alan

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Shipping News and information / Tyne dredger skipper admits being drunk

« on: February 04, 2010, 01:14:29 AM »

Read this:

Shields Gazette

Rgds
Alan

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Shipping News and information / Re: TT2 ,Big dredging job about to start on the Tyne

« on: November 04, 2009, 11:09:30 AM »

Hi Brain,

The old man wasn't particularly interested.  Spent most of the time down below.  Not good (

Anyway we got her in reasonably well and that's all that matters.

Alan

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Shipping News and information / Re: TT2 ,Big dredging job about to start on the Tyne

« on: November 03, 2009, 07:40:41 PM »

Hello All,

She's now ordered up for 0730 4th Nov (tomorrow).  Should be interesting.

Looks as though I will be on the Wrestler and Scottish steven will be on the barge.

Joy of joys.......

Rgds
Alan J

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Shipping News and information / Re: SVITZER MALTBY

« on: July 31, 2009, 01:01:36 PM »

Hi Steve,

Filling in of Tyne Dock due to start 10th August.

Rgds
Alan J

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Shipping News and information / Re: DFDS to quit Tyne - Norway.

« on: May 29, 2008, 08:36:38 AM »

Hi Steve,

Sounds fair enough.  I was speaking to the old man on Queen the other day in dry dock and he knew nothing about this announcement.  Such a shame.  From 4 ferries to 2 in a short space of time is a real blow for the Tyne, the local economy and of course ship spotters!

Alan

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Shipping News and information / Re: DFDS to quit Tyne - Norway.

« on: May 29, 2008, 08:10:24 AM »

Has anyone actually heard which ship they are getting rid of?  It may be the case that they put the Queen back on the Ijmuiden run and get shot of Princess of Norway.  We'll have to wait and see.

Alan

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Shipping News and information / Re: Eurodam - Holland America Line

« on: October 31, 2007, 08:31:57 AM »

Ellwood wrote:
Hi All

This is an interesting Blog that is being maintained during the construction of Holland America Line's new ship - Eurodam.

"The Eurodam News Web site serves as the primary portal for all news and information, images and video, gossip and discussion about Eurodam. Visitors to Eurodam News will learn about milestones in construction of Eurodam, get the latest news about the interior design and new facilities and rooms, find out what makes Eurodam go

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Shipping News and information / Re: Queen Elizabeth 2 40 th Birthday Cruise

« on: September 19, 2007, 12:53:37 PM »

Ellwood wrote:

cawky wrote:
Hi Tynesider
I remember the Esso Northumbria, but with her she just sailed out.with the QM2 she would have to come in then to leave they would have to swing her up at Jarrow, so this maybe another snag.

Cawky

Hi Cawky

Unless tings have changed the swinging distances are:

Vessels of up to 180m can swing off Tyne Commission Quay.
Vessels of up to 300m can swing further upstream at Jarrow Slake.

No doubt Alan (Pilot) will confirm  :-)

Regards

Steve Ellwood

Hi Steve/Cawky,

Swinging distances are about right.  The swinging cirle at the slake is 360m but you obviously need to allow enough room for tugs, therefore 300m is about the max length for swinging.

The QM2 is too long to swing so if she ever came in she would have to go the out the same way she came in.  The beam is generally no concern.

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Shipping News and information / Re: Queen Elizabeth 2 40 th Birthday Cruise

« on: September 17, 2007, 08:56:32 PM »

Ellwood wrote:

Hi Alan

Good job done  :lol:

Was that you on the bridge in the orange jacket and strange looking hat? I aaume that was the Captain waving to the crowd as the ship passeed the Fishquay  :-o

Regards

Steve Ellwood

Hi Steve,

A strange hat indeed and yes it was me!!!  The captain stayed inside - he was a bit too busy for waving duty.

Shame about the poor light and rain, but it's been a great couple of days.

Rgds

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Shipping News and information / Re: Queen Elizabeth 2 40 th Birthday Cruise

« on: September 17, 2007, 08:38:03 PM »

Ellwood wrote:

Hi Cawky

Yes another good turnout despite the torrential rain - what weather  :-o

I was listening to the instructions passing between the Tugs and the Pilot and it was down to 15 metres from the quay wall at one stage - well within tolereances I'm sure.

Alan and the "main Pilot" were decanted from QE2 with Alan bording the City of Letece? for here entry into the Tyne.

Excitement over on the Tyne - back to Car Carriers  :-x

Regards

Steve Ellwood

Hi Steve/Cawky,

Just got back in from the City Of Lutece.  It was a bit choppy at sea, but managed to get aboard without too much trouble.

It was indeed tight during the turn for the QE2 and also a little tricky coming around the bend at Brighams, but all in all it went very well. Looking forward to her next vist!

Regards

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Shipping News and information / Re: Queen Elizabeth 2 40 th Birthday Cruise

« on: September 17, 2007, 03:12:45 PM »

Ellwood wrote:

ShieldsLad wrote:
Hi again Steve,

I've managed to get myself onboard for departure this evening, so i'll give you a wave!!!

I thought a few of the lads would want to go on, but the only other pilot who wanted to go has changed his mind.

I'm just going on as junior pilot, but that just menas i'll have more time to wave!

For your info the QEII is coming back next year on 8th Oct.

Great news hey?!
  :-D

Hi Alan

Great to hear you will on board - Lucky so and so - one for the C.V.  :lol:
Give me a wave - more than likely will be at Tyne Street (North Shields)- just to the right of the old High Light.

It will be interesting to see what the challenges of the October weather brings to QE2 when she comes again in 2008!

Regards

Steve Ellwood

If you see me waving Steve, please try and get a picture!

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Shipping News and information / Re: Queen Elizabeth 2 40 th Birthday Cruise

« on: September 17, 2007, 02:22:54 PM »

Hi again Steve,

I've managed to get myself onboard for departure this evening, so i'll give you a wave!!!

I thought a few of the lads would want to go on, but the only other pilot who wanted to go has changed his mind.

I'm just going on as junior pilot, but that just menas i'll have more time to wave!

For your info the QEII is coming back next year on 8th Oct.

Itinerary as follows:

September 2008
  30  Tue Southampton, England Depart 5:00 pm
  October 2008
  1  Wed Cobh (Cork), Ireland 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  2  Thu Dublin, Ireland 2:00 am - 11:59 pm
  3  Fri Liverpool, England 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  4  Sat Belfast, Northern Ireland 4:00 am - 11:30 pm
  5  Sun Glasgow (from Greenock), Scotland 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
  6  Mon Cruising North Sea  
  7  Tue Edinburgh (from South Queensferry), Scotland 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  8  Wed Newcastle (from Port of Tyne), England 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
  9  Thu Cruising North Sea  
  10  Fri Southampton, England Arrive  

Great news hey?!
 
 
 :-D

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Shipping News and information / Re: Queen Elizabeth 2 40 th Birthday Cruise

« on: September 17, 2007, 08:58:42 AM »

Hi Steve,

The tugs were just going out to be nosey and take a closer look.  At no stage did they consider towing her in.

The best policy for a safe entrance through the piers is a good speed.  This helps reduce the effect of the tide and wind on the ship.  If you make tugs fast your max speed can only be about 7 or 8 knots, so if a ship has her own power we always make tugs fast in the harbour after the speed has reduced to about 7 knts.