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Shipping News and information / NorthLink secure "new " freight vessel

« on: December 14, 2009, 08:11:35 PM »

Hi All,

NorthLink's search for a replacement for the 38 year old Hascosay is at an end. It has been revealed that the company will time charter the ro-ro cargo ship Shield (IMO 9119246) starting in the new year.

The future of the much travelled Hascosay is unknown, however her age may result in the scrapyard being her final voyage.

The crew of the Hascosay will be moved to the rest of the companies vessels, Hamnavoe, Hrossey and Hjaltland.

Furthermore islanders are getting the chance to rename the vessel with a suitable name that ties in with the current fleet - the prize four free trips on a NorthLink route, and pride of place at the renaming ceremony.

NorthLink's other charter freight ship Clare remains on the route for the time being, however a replacement for her is also  being sought in the next year or so.

Regards
Richard

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Shipping News and information / Project Genesis Ships Named

« on: May 28, 2008, 07:25:46 AM »

Hi All,

The names of Royal Caribbean 220,000 ships are as follows...

First ship is Oasis of the Seas, and the second one is Allure of the Seas.

Strikes me as odd names... anyhow thats the way it goes nowadays.

Makes you wonder who makes the final decision on these kind of things!

Regards
Richard

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Shipping News and information / Possible new freight link between Scotland, Norway, and Belgium

« on: April 04, 2008, 06:57:09 AM »

Hi all,

Depending on regulartory approval a new shipping link could be up and running by November, check the following link....

http://www.shetlandmarine.com/2008/05%20Oil%20&%20Shipping/shetland_man_wins_europe_freight_contract.htm

Regards
Richard

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Shipping News and information / New name for Astoria?

« on: April 03, 2008, 06:19:02 PM »

An old liner name looks to have been revived for Astoria when she starts operating for Phoenix Seereisen in 2009...

http://www.kreuzfahrten-experten.de/slide-shows/Saxonia-index.htm

Regards
Richard

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Shipping News and information / SS Oceanic ex Independence update

« on: April 02, 2008, 07:55:24 AM »

Looks like more controversy is looming regarding the fate of this classic....

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Planet_SOS/Another_Blue_Lady_heading_for_India/articleshow/2893518.cms

Regards
Richard

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Shipping News and information / Van Gogh Cruises cancels 14 cruises

« on: March 29, 2008, 10:06:15 PM »

The following link explains the reason behind the termination of the whole 2008 UK programme for Van Gogh.

http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/viewArticle.htm?articleId=20017517534&src=rss

Regards
Richard

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Shipping News and information / Tragic death aboard Vos Viper

« on: November 18, 2007, 09:16:20 PM »

Sad news as a crew member of the standby boat Vos Viper suffers fatal injuries after a fall onboard..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7099776.stm

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Shipping News and information / NORTHLINK'S HROSSEY RETURNS TO SHETLAND

« on: September 13, 2007, 11:13:00 PM »

From NorthLink's website:

M.V. Hrossey departed at 19:00 sailing for Aberdeen but due to a technical fault is returning to Lerwick ETA midnight.  Potential cancellation of this sailing.

She berthed in the town centre (Victoria Pier) at 23:45Hrs, not on her usual berth at the ferry terminal....very strange?

Wonder what the technical gremlin is?

Regards
Richard

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Shipping News and information / Ships For Scrap

« on: September 04, 2007, 10:16:02 PM »

Hi folks, just wondered if there was any site around that gives you a current list of ships sold for scrap?

Thanks in advance
Richard

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Shipping News and information / Mona Lisa

« on: February 07, 2007, 11:58:11 PM »

I gather that the Mona Lisa has got herself at charterer for summer 2007 season, as she according to Orkney Harbours website she is due to visit Kirkwall on June 20th.

Its good to know this old lady has found more employment!! (if true!)

Does anyone know yet who she is operating for?

Regards.