howardang

The ship is now berthed in King George Dock. It is normal to turn off the lock before entering the lock stern first at certain stages of the tide, which is what she appears to have done, so I assume that she is ok with no issues. Howard Howard

I agree and I would also suggest that most requirements for reversing on canals are short distances where the faff of rigging and recovering a bucket would be more trouble than it is worth and cause more issues . Like others have said, practice makes perfect using the tiller and throttle without the need for additional complications. Howard

One crew member is reported missing from Solong. The rest are safe but some are injured. Howard

Much more likely a failure to keep a good lookout by the bridge watch. Howard

Autopilots maintain a steady course only and changes in course are usually done by rotation of a control knob. Any course alterations and speed changes are carried out by the OOW (Officer of the watch). Speed is usually controlled separately either by bridge control of the engine(s) or sometimes by the engine room telgraph. Howard

Stena Immaculate was at anchor waiting to enter the Humber. Solong was proceeding to Rotterdam, passing the Humber entrance on a voyage from Scotland. Solong was doing 16 knots at the time of the collision with no speed reduction or no apparent course alteration prior to the collision. It is possible that she was on autopilot but not yet confirmed in any reports I have seen. Edited Howard

Sorry to hear this. I worked with Bob on a number of projects and I was always impressed at his depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for the project in hand. He will be sorely missed. Howard

In all the years that had shares in Ownerships boats with corner baths I can’t remember ever using the bath! It was often a positive selling point for potential new owners who liked the idea. The bifold front doors, however, were useful for access and also made a great feature in hot weather. Howard

How long is a piece of string? Boats are built to individual plans by and large so dimensions can vary, together with internal obstructions which may hinder access. Maybe you would be better waiting until you have bought a boat and then measure up all the doorways to see what can and can't fit. Howard

I note that you seem reluctant to identify the marina. if you have concerns about the issues you mentioned I would have thought that you would have moved to one where you might feel they provide the safety equipment you feel is missing. Howard

Have you taken up your concerns with the Marina Manager? It is also difficult for others to comment on perceived issues about an unnamed marina - I note that you haven't named the marina in question - and it might be worth naming them so any other members of this forum who may be moored there can comment. Howard

I am not a marine engineer but For what it's worth, in my early days at sea I sailed on ships which were fitted with Doxford 5 cylinder main engines and can distinctively remember the views of the engine tops with hoses exactly as shown in the video - in fact even more obvious because the numbered guards were not fitted on the ships I remember - St John and St Thomas. I can also vouch for the engine noise which was very evocative and took me back to my early days as a Deck Cadey. Howard

Like many on here I don’t do facebook. If you consider it interesting for a wider audience to see it it would have been I think there many other members here who also don’t use it. It might have been better (courteous?) to make an accessible post. Howard

An indication of why you are asking might help, and as a new member why not introduce yourself? Howard

That's good news. A better result than a previous ship "Lagic" which went aground while turning using the turning basin at Sutton Bridge in 2000 and after a few tides being wedged across the river it broke its back and was a total constructive loss. https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/looking-back-ship-stuck-lincolnshire-5282281 Howard