Topic: Shipping News (Read 1951 times)

saltydog · « **on:** November 19, 2008, 16:04:46 »

Instead of starting a new topic everytime something happens in the world of ships, you can post it here..

Starting off: an Indian warship has destroyed a pirate ship off the north coast of Somalia, in the Gulf of Aden..
Apparently the pirate ship refused to stop to be investigated, and threatened to blow up the Indian navy ship (which is kind of like threatening to hit Mike Tyson) Here's the story..
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5g8yoWoGbOteP_IBD4y0e69nQsCWg
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/19/asia/20pirate.php

Also a bit of insight into the future plans for the QE2
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/3472680/QE2-plans-unveiled-by-new-Dubai-owners.html

Jackobaker53 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2008, 19:10:27 »

That looks like te tanker that was hijacked by the saudi arabian pirates?

saltydog · « **Reply #2 on:** November 19, 2008, 19:23:47 »

You're right, it is..
Here's the latest news on the Sirius Star..
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article5191043.ece

Jackobaker53 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2008, 19:41:26 »

heres a link to msn.com story on the indian attack on the pirate ship:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27766333/?GT1=43001

just a quick question looking at the sirius star at the dock why do the supertankers seem to be more out of the water when they are docked?

JHB · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2008, 20:33:45 »

97 meter long cargo ship at ground in the Oslo Fjord

All 13 on board has now left the ship, because they have given up to rescue the boat.

Read more (Google Translate) (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vg.no%2Fnyheter%2Finnenriks%2Fartikkel.php%3Fartid%3D524392&hl=no&ie=UTF-8&sl=no&tl=en)

Season · « **Reply #5 on:** November 19, 2008, 22:45:44 »

Quote from: Jackobaker53 on November 19, 2008, 19:41:26

heres a link to msn.com story on the indian attack on the pirate ship:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27766333/?GT1=43001

just a quick question looking at the sirius star at the dock why do the supertankers seem to be more out of the water when they are docked?

It's the weight...

Loaded = more into the water
Not loaded = more out of the water

saltydog · « **Reply #6 on:** November 19, 2008, 23:17:55 »

I didn't quite get those pictures, but does that mean the pirates are pumping the oil out..?

Season · « **Reply #7 on:** November 19, 2008, 23:27:19 »

Quote from: saltydog on November 19, 2008, 23:17:55

I didn't quite get those pictures, but does that mean the pirates are pumping the oil out..?
(It would be nice if you didn't treat us as simpletons, Season..)

saltydog · « **Reply #8 on:** November 20, 2008, 00:02:18 »

That's right: loaded = deep, not loaded = not so deep
It does seem strange that the news reports that the ship was fully laden with oil, but she appears empty on the picture..It must be an old picture

saltydog · « **Reply #9 on:** November 20, 2008, 17:24:06 »

update: the pirates are demanding $ 25 million ransom..
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601086&sid=aVQheFEjmdrk&refer=latin_america

Shipaddict · « **Reply #10 on:** November 20, 2008, 17:34:59 »

What a cheek, we charge on the quality!

saltydog · « **Reply #11 on:** December 02, 2008, 17:39:17 »

Cruise ship evades pirate attack..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7760216.stm
http://news.google.com/news?ned=us&btn=Uitvoeren

Nathan|C · « **Reply #12 on:** December 02, 2008, 18:47:49 »

Pride of Rotterdam Crew Member overboard....

http://www.shippingtimes.co.uk/item_10139.html

saltydog · « **Reply #13 on:** December 02, 2008, 19:02:38 »

Sadly the search for the PoR crew member is called off..
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/PO-Ferry-Worker-Missing-In-North-Sea-Search-For-Pride-Of-Rotterdam-Engine-Room-Employee-Called-Off/Article/200812115170582

Nathan|C · « **Reply #14 on:** December 02, 2008, 19:08:45 »

Shame....the sea will take who it wants.... right before Christmas too

Not good for P&Os image either...

We've had a few sad months eh?

RMSGreatBritain · « **Reply #15 on:** December 02, 2008, 19:13:38 »

Yeah we have nathan, Its all pirates and death. If only there was some good shipping news....

saltydog · « **Reply #16 on:** December 02, 2008, 19:33:49 »

Yes, the launch of a beautifull new ship for example..

But in a way, the news of the cruise-ship escaping the pirates was good..They just couldn't keep up with her..

Nathan|C · « **Reply #17 on:** December 07, 2008, 15:25:36 »

Man Dies onboard "Pride of Hull"

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/localnews/Man-dies-on-board-Hullbound.4766785.jp

The Rotterdam-Hull route isn't having a good week really

RMSGreatBritain · « **Reply #18 on:** December 07, 2008, 16:08:42 »

Is there any good news at the moment? A man falling overboard, A 54 year old dying suddenly, A recession, and Norwich beating Ipswich 2-0. How depressing.

But hey, Its christmas

Nathan|C · « **Reply #19 on:** December 09, 2008, 18:34:47 »

Seems not RMS,

P&O Are certainly having bad luck this week! The Pride of Hull had an engine fire this morning and was left drifting 50 miles out to sea. Luckily it was put out quickly, and she's now docked in Hull, ready to sail again at 21:00 tonight.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/humber/7772717.stm

RMSGreatBritain · « **Reply #20 on:** December 09, 2008, 20:15:12 »

So it was bad then good. so overall the world hasn't got any happier, its just balenced out. but hey, Its christmas, and im in a good mood, so yay

saltydog · « **Reply #21 on:** December 09, 2008, 20:40:05 »

It has come to this: evacuating passengers and picking them up further on..
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gB7YMEDuCwwY9ncDOtPAkEI4-H2wD94VB5700

saltydog · « **Reply #22 on:** December 11, 2008, 03:25:49 »

bye-bye passengers, see you later..
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/news/article5321389.ece

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