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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC Flaminia

« on: September 06, 2012, 12:51:26 PM »

Ha Ha Capt Ted,I just knew you would take the bait and i'll reel you in when public AIS was mentioned on this thread .
         No not looking to ciculate wild stories but just simply interested in the progress of the vessel. I like the majority of members on this Thread are as the site is named 'Shipspotting' and this thread is a forum about the MSC Flaminia. Public AIS is freely available to watch the progress of this vessel whether you like it or not.
 
        Most members on this site are aware of your disapproval of 'PUBLIC AIS' which you have voiced on previous threads and I respect your reasons for that, however please don't 'Tar everyone with the same brush'  as 'Wild Story Hunters' when an item of real shipping interest comes to the forefront.
        I do hasten to add Capt Ted that the opening sentence to my post was written in a light hearted way and hope that you took it in that context.I will also add that I find your contributions to this site very interesting and most of all giving a very professional view to the Thread. . .'Keep them coming Sir'
                              Cheers,
                              Brimar   

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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC Flaminia

« on: September 06, 2012, 08:13:50 AM »

It appears on Marine Traffic AIS that at 0910 this morning MSC Flaminia is making way without assistance from her tugs !!!which all appear to be following astern, or could it be that the AIS Transponder Data is incorrect !!

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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC Flaminia

« on: August 27, 2012, 08:59:55 PM »

Today 27th Aug 2012 at 1624 The MCA have published a press release updating the situation regarding the MSC Flaminia. It can be viewed on their web site . . www.dft.gov.uk/mca  under 'Publications'

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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC Flaminia

« on: August 27, 2012, 01:10:56 PM »

Hi Kelvin,
           I hasten to add to my last post that I also find much of the content of Maritime Bulletine reports are written in a sort of 'Tongue in Cheek' way.
                   cheers,
                    Brian

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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC Flaminia

« on: August 27, 2012, 10:28:12 AM »

   
Fred.

All daily details of whats happening with the 'MSC Flaminia' Salvage Operation are available on 'MARITIME BULLETIN'

      Has the story got into the Dutch Press/Media? . .as very little has appeared on the Uk Media as yet,especially down here in the SW Region which borders the English Channel which of course we all still have bad memories of the 'MSC Napoli' 
                             
                                Cheer Brian

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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC Flaminia

« on: August 24, 2012, 06:56:48 AM »

The convoy seems to be meeting up south of Land End with the French specialist rescue and decontamination vessel 'Argonaute' imo 9269518 and the 'Carlo Magno' rejoining once again from Falmouth . . This I presume is where the specialised inspection will take place before allowing the MSC Flaminia to proceed through the English Channel to the North Sea and her destination in Germany.

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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC Flaminia

« on: August 19, 2012, 05:03:56 PM »

Hi Stantheman,
               Yep still going around in circles & under tow in the Atlantic . .fire is now out .
    You can get the full Chronological Reports and daily positions if you go to www.odin.tc/
                             Regards,
                             Brian 

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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC Flaminia is on fire in the middle of the North Atlantic

« on: August 05, 2012, 09:25:29 AM »

Capt Ted,
         Yes I do understand your last post of the vessel being in a 'catch 22' situation and whatever decision that may be taken will be the wrong one in certain quarters.
 Because of my involvement in the 'Tory Canyon' anti pollution operation off the Seven Stones Reef and more recently the MSC Napoli clean up operation and to witness the close up ecological disaster that it caused to the 'Jurassic coast' and in particular to the people of 'Branscombe' in he UK, my thoughts of a repeat catastrophic disaster on our coast is never going to disappear.
         It appears on Aug 3rd the vessel was in position 46.03N / 013.21S on a WSW course at average speed of 2k.    

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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC Flaminia is on fire in the middle of the North Atlantic

« on: August 03, 2012, 11:38:17 AM »

I am inclined to agree with you Rick. I would be very surprised if any Uk port would accept the vessel into their waters in her current stability condition with such a hugh risk of pollution. . .just look what happened when they tried to tow the MSC Napoli to a safe haven !!!!. . .Brian

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Shipping News and information / Re: Possible MOB in English Channel

« on: April 24, 2012, 07:38:59 AM »

Thanks for posting photo Michel,a small vessel out in such terrible conditions,so so sad.

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Shipping News and information / Re: Possible MOB in English Channel

« on: April 23, 2012, 05:54:15 PM »

Just now heard a report with film on 'BBC WESTCOUNTRY NEWS' of the French rescue operation of the tug AQUARIUS.
                    The vessel was enroute from La Corunna to Plymouth which now saddens me even more to hear that all crew where from the Plymouth area where I work for a local Boat company. A French Coastguard Aircraft will still search for the missing crew member until dusk . . .Just hope that he is found my thoughts are with his family.

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Shipping News and information / Re: Possible MOB in English Channel

« on: April 23, 2012, 05:23:36 PM »

Still not sure what vessel went down!. . .(sorry did'nt take French at school) . . can any one help please.
                  So sad if there was loss of life.

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Shipping News and information / Re: Possible MOB in English Channel

« on: April 23, 2012, 11:37:41 AM »

Still Status Quo! at 1230bst All 4 vessels still seem to be in search pattern at around 4/5 knots . . .you can watch on:-  www.marinetraffic.com

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Shipping News and information / Possible MOB in English Channel

« on: April 23, 2012, 09:29:01 AM »

Several vessels appear to be in search pattern approx 54 miles SSE of Lizard Point . . 

VESSELS INVOLVED . . SAGA PEARL IMO 8000214
                     ANDREA DAMITO IMO 9464508
                     LIESEL ESSBERGER IMO 9272761
                     JO ACER IMO 9272668
 

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Shipping News and information / Re: MV Oak Detained in Teignmouth

« on: March 19, 2012, 11:07:27 PM »

Scopio not sure whats wrong with your 'Photo Search' . . I have just put in the imo number for the 'OAK' with a multi photo result for the vessel.