SomeBeach Posted July 1, 2014 #6426 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Found this a bit interesting http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/capsized-costa-concordia-is-finally-set-to-leave-its-watery-grave/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Engineer Posted July 1, 2014 #6427 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Found this a bit interesting http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/capsized-costa-concordia-is-finally-set-to-leave-its-watery-grave/ They hit the "stew of toxic waste" line pretty hard. They were all saying the same thing prior to the parbuckle, that there would be all kinds of polutants released as the ship was rolled. And then basically nothing was released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive and anne Posted July 1, 2014 #6428 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) This is one to look out for. http://www.resolvemarine.com/spec_sheets/ResolveEarl_anchor_handling_tug.pdf Resolve Earl is one of the big tugs to take CC to Genoa. At present she is sailing between Corsica and Sardinia on route to arrive 0200 on Thursday morning at Piombino. The other tug that has been named for the job is Blizzard, however there are any number of vessels with that name and so far I have been unable to locate her. We shouldn't have any problem spotting her. Edited July 1, 2014 by clive and anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Engineer Posted July 1, 2014 #6429 Share Posted July 1, 2014 This is one to look out for. http://www.resolvemarine.com/spec_sheets/ResolveEarl_anchor_handling_tug.pdf Resolve Earl is one of the big tugs to take CC to Genoa. At present she is sailing between Corsica and Sardinia on route to arrive 0200 on Thursday morning at Piombino. The other tug that has been named for the job is Blizzard, however there are any number of vessels with that name and so far I have been unable to locate her. We shouldn't have any problem spotting her. This Blizzard looks like a sea-going tug: http://www.vesselfinder.com/?imo=8516952 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive and anne Posted July 1, 2014 #6430 Share Posted July 1, 2014 That would certainly fit the spec BE thanks very much. We will have to keep our eye on her travels. It must be 4 days sailing from Holland to Piombino I expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganMars Posted July 2, 2014 #6431 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Just posting to say, "Thank you!" to everyone who contributes to this thread. This is where I come to get all the news on Costa Concordia. Looking forward to another all-nighter with all you good people. Best wishes, MorganMars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telken22 Posted July 2, 2014 #6432 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Just posting to say, "Thank you!" to everyone who contributes to this thread. This is where I come to get all the news on Costa Concordia. Looking forward to another all-nighter with all you good people. Best wishes, MorganMars +1 Thank you everyone :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken711 Posted July 2, 2014 #6433 Share Posted July 2, 2014 They are still deciding on the removal or non-removal of the underwater platforms once the CC is raised and moved. In terms of decisions for a long time the council is developing a serious analysis on whether constituted by the non-removal of the platforms. To support this thesis we have used the experience of the University La Sapienza proposing to keep promoting the repopulation and to better exploit the potential offered to scuba diving at a site which has become famous because of the sinking of the Concordia. http://www.giglionews.it/2014/07/01/la-maggioranza-risponde-sulla-questione-piattaforme/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted July 2, 2014 #6434 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Hi Folks ... Has there been a definate date given yet for the re float and move for the CC ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive and anne Posted July 2, 2014 #6435 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Hi Sid The window that has been discussed is 18th July to 9th August. But this is obviously dependent on sea conditions and they are looking for a 5 day window when they can be sure the voyage to Genoa is trouble free. Not sure anyone can be that sure of the weather forecast. From a personal point of view I am hoping they either bring forward the window to 14th July then I can watch the re float and then hopefully see the flotilla on its way to Genoa while I am aboard Costa Deliziosa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted July 2, 2014 #6436 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Hi Clive ... Just found this while checking out news stories. http://www.seatrade-insider.com/news/news-headlines/concordia-wreck-will-take-nearly-two-years-to-dismantle.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Engineer Posted July 2, 2014 #6437 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Hi SidThe window that has been discussed is 18th July to 9th August. But this is obviously dependent on sea conditions and they are looking for a 5 day window when they can be sure the voyage to Genoa is trouble free. Not sure anyone can be that sure of the weather forecast. From a personal point of view I am hoping they either bring forward the window to 14th July then I can watch the re float and then hopefully see the flotilla on its way to Genoa while I am aboard Costa Deliziosa I predict no other cruise ship will go within sight of the Concordia as she is being moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Engineer Posted July 2, 2014 #6438 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Greenpeace is at it again: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2677819/Greenpeace-send-Rainbow-Warrior-ship-block-removal-wrecked-Costa-Concordia-Giglio-saying-five-day-voyage-scrapyard-potential-environmental-disaster.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 While I am all for protecting the environment, I think Greenpeace does environmentalism a disservice with their extreme views and actions. There is risk in everything. All we can do is try to predict all the possible problems and make provisions to avoid them to the best of our ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive and anne Posted July 2, 2014 #6439 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Well if that was a protest it didn't last long. Rainbow Warrior arrived stayed about two hours well away from the site and then sailed off to Civitavecchia where she is still docked. The question remains that there is a capsized large cruise ship and a decision has to be made what to do with it. As far as I know Genoa is the closest port capable of carrying out the work. Not sure in the circumstances what there is to protest about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Lagoon Posted July 2, 2014 #6440 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Has anyone thought of this yet? Graduating engineers in Canada/US receive an iron or stainless steel ring as a reminder of their obligation. Rings made from salvage and given to graduating naval officers would be more than a reminder or would that be too gruesome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive and anne Posted July 2, 2014 #6441 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Blizzard, the tug identified by BE, has left its port in Holland and has set sail for Giglio. According to Vessel Tracker it is due on site on 12th July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive and anne Posted July 2, 2014 #6442 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Mario B with the final P1 sponson has just left the Santa Stefano area and appears to be on its way to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted July 3, 2014 #6443 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Mario B with the final P1 sponson has just left the Santa Stefano area and appears to be on its way to the site. Being installed... Edited July 3, 2014 by dmwnc1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive and anne Posted July 3, 2014 #6444 Share Posted July 3, 2014 If anyone is watching the giglio news webcams, mine seems to have stopped working . Is anyone else having the same problem ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telken22 Posted July 3, 2014 #6445 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Yeah its not working for me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted July 3, 2014 #6446 Share Posted July 3, 2014 If anyone is watching the giglio news webcams, mine seems to have stopped working . Is anyone else having the same problem ?? It's been in and out for the past six hours. I just grabbed these new ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telken22 Posted July 3, 2014 #6447 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The feed is working for me again too now. Can't wait to see her lifted, going to be fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken711 Posted July 3, 2014 #6448 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Because of the ongoing court case involving the CC and it's captain Francesco Schettino, a court is required before actual dismantling begins. In order to dismantle the Costa Concordia Costa Crociere SpA, the company must apply to the court in Grosseto, the restitution of the ship. But the instance needed, ie a formal request to the courts, has not yet been submitted by the lawyers of the company, who have decided to present it based on the performance of hearings this week in Grosseto. It is what we learn on the sidelines of the same process. The ship, in fact, is a source of evidence: to be dismantled, partially or totally, need the OK of the Court of Grosseto to the release from seizure while towing from Genoa to Giglio in the Tyrrhenian Sea could suffice an ordinance authorizing the transfer; maintaining the Concordia impounded. Towing and dismantling are two distinct phases that the court could, therefore, deal with two different decisions. The legal department of Côte expect the hearings devoted to deepen expertise and technical aspects, thinking it might come any new occurrences. Not only that. Even when the court receives the application for Costa, in turn, the panel of judges, before deciding, will require a favorable opinion of the prosecutor in Grosseto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telken22 Posted July 3, 2014 #6449 Share Posted July 3, 2014 A video and photos from inside the ship, eery. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/10943328/Costa-Concordia-New-video-of-the-inside-of-sunken-cruise-ship.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luisrp Posted July 3, 2014 #6450 Share Posted July 3, 2014 So sad. :( Never been on a Costa ship but this one being so similar to the two Carnival ships I have been on I can recognize where most of the footage was taken, specially the main lobby and atrium areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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