asperity Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 My ship, Sarnia Cherie, passing through the rail bridge at the entrance to the River Barrow Republic of Ireland. It's a tight squeeze, everyone breathe in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Bloomin heck that's a bit narrow. And you did it all “no handed” while taking pictures, absolutely amazing. I'll bet like me, everyone will have watch that a second time. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I've watched it 3 times Impressive stuff Asp. I wonder how many others have had twangs and bumps on their way through though Maybe you could do that next time as You've Been Framed pay £250 for every clip they show you know. Those blokes in orange coats could eaily be displaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted September 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I have to hold my hands up and confess that I wasn't onboard at the time, in fact I'm still at home on leave. However she is in the capable hands of Captain Kennedy. We do go in to some tight spots on coastal tankers. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 However she is in the capable hands of Captain Kennedy. Thought Paul had been quiet lately!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted September 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 This is Dave, Paul's seafaring relative. The guy outside taking the photos is the mate, Steve. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Now if that doesn't deserve a reply from PK (ie the man who's still up there in the top 10 for number of posts made on here despite his absence) then we might as well give up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Asp, do you have a pilot on board for that as they do on the ship canal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Oh yes!! Local knowledge is essential for that passage because of the strong tidal streams and restricted depths as well as the narrow gap in the railway bridge!! It's also an insurance requirement for ships to employ a pilot or for the Master to have an exemption certificate for the particular port. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Good question Peter and thanks ASP for that answer. I used to watch the larger ships doing tricky manoeuvres in the Mersey in full knowledge they had a pilot on board but often wondered about the smaller vessels. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 The pilot's local knowledge is usually required, but when it comes to ship handling (i.e. berthing/unberthing the ship) I do that myself, with the pilot's advice when needed. This is because the pilot cannot be expected to have the knowledge of each ship's handling characteristics. Also, as I'm going to get the blame anyway if it all goes pear shaped, if anyone is going to bend the ship it may as well be me!! :blink: :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks Asp. I like your last post.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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