clive and anne Posted July 14, 2014 #6626 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Very interesting MM. I seem to remember one of the first preparatory tasks was to remove rare items and farm them in another area and to bring them back to Giglio when everything has been cleared away. I do keep reading that there is a debate going on as to whether to keep the platform as a diving platform. Not sure what effect that would have on the re planting operation. I suppose that the bow which had to have that huge "collar" fitted could have settled with the weight of that collar. The intention was to raise her 2 metres around 6/7 feet so I suppose such a small amount might not be so noticeable in the scheme of things. I'm sure Cheng used to answer these questions much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganMars Posted July 14, 2014 #6627 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Costa concordia, the refloating phases video And, . . . http://gcaptain.com/costa-concordia-refloating-everything-you-need-to-know/ Refloating the Costa Concordia: Happening Now - Live Updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeBeach Posted July 14, 2014 #6628 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Very interesting MM. I seem to remember one of the first preparatory tasks was to remove rare items and farm them in another area and to bring them back to Giglio when everything has been cleared away.I do keep reading that there is a debate going on as to whether to keep the platform as a diving platform. Not sure what effect that would have on the re planting operation. I suppose that the bow which had to have that huge "collar" fitted could have settled with the weight of that collar. The intention was to raise her 2 metres around 6/7 feet so I suppose such a small amount might not be so noticeable in the scheme of things. I'm sure Cheng used to answer these questions much better. You are correct. Things were removed and notations of the areas made so they could be replaced. The platform has caused a lot of discussions. The last I heard the people of Giglio wanted them gone. Concern is long term effects and/or possible maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightman1984 Posted July 14, 2014 #6629 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) a lot of new Photos and videos uploaded to the Project portion of the Parbuckling website http://www.theparbucklingproject.com/multimedia.php?cat=progetto This particular album shows how the stern has been refloated almost 2 decks. Not sure if the Bow will follow or not. http://www.theparbucklingproject.com/multimedia_detail.php?eid=UEQCEwdeA2sEPwAz&cat=progetto&type=images Edited July 14, 2014 by lightman1984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeBeach Posted July 14, 2014 #6630 Share Posted July 14, 2014 TPP report of the day. http://www.theparbucklingproject.com/article/90/Note_on_the_operations:_news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken711 Posted July 14, 2014 #6631 Share Posted July 14, 2014 They mention the search for the missing crewman. http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/14/world/europe/costa-concordia-salvage/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 14, 2014 #6632 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Our local TV stations have even been following the raising of her as she is prepped for being moved to Genoa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 14, 2014 #6633 Share Posted July 14, 2014 They mention the search for the missing crewman. http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/14/world/europe/costa-concordia-salvage/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Thank you for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted July 14, 2014 #6634 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Thanks to everyone for the links provided ... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cgolf1 Posted July 14, 2014 #6635 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Did she slide away from shore a bit as she was lifted or was that an illusion from a camera that was taking pictures from another ship. Just found it was the BBC footage, wow she moved a lot. I wonder if the bow is settling now some because she is trying to find her equilibrium now that she is floating again? I am sure it is quite a balancing act raising her to a stable level position. Not forgetting what a tragedy this was, I have found the engineering behind raising her fascinating. Cg Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited July 14, 2014 by cgolf1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telken22 Posted July 15, 2014 #6636 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Does anyone know if any live feeds are working today? The Giglio one doesnt seem to be. Is it tomorrow they start raising her deck by deck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive and anne Posted July 15, 2014 #6637 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Dont know Telkin, might just be a day of consolidation sorting the chains and cables out. Just found this http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2691022/Two-years-Costa-Concordia-raised-Doomed-cruise-ship-set-refloated-towed-away-scrapped.html It gives me hope that there is still a chance of finding Russell when the areas are cleared. Last night we passed a quarter of a million views on this thread. thank you to everyone who has conributed in a friendly, helpful way and to all those that use the thread as a way of keeping up with what is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganMars Posted July 15, 2014 #6638 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Does anyone know if any live feeds are working today? The Giglio one doesnt seem to be. Is it tomorrow they start raising her deck by deck? I'm watching here: http://video.repubblica.it/dossier/costa-concordia-il-recupero/alba-sulla-concordia-diretta-dal-giglio/172219/170762?ref=HRER3-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telken22 Posted July 15, 2014 #6639 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Excellent link C&A! I'm not morbid, but the engineer in me is fascinated to see inside the ship and I very much hope they document the scrapping of her. It's the engineer in me I guess. Thanks Morgan. Someone asked me yesterday what they are going to re-use on the ship. I said nothing. However I sadly expect 'souvenirs' to be sold off by some dishonest people wanting to make a buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted July 15, 2014 #6640 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Clive ... I had just read the Mail article prior to logging in and It is interesting to see the differences in the pictures of areas that had been underwater against those that were dry and on the Port side of the ship. Some look like you could just walk in and carry on as if nothing had ever happened, really strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNUZULOOSE Posted July 15, 2014 #6641 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Are they working on raising her today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telken22 Posted July 15, 2014 #6642 Share Posted July 15, 2014 The next two days will be spent positioning the starboard sponsons correctly and attaching chains for securing and towing. I think 'phase 3' of the process (lifting her up) will begin around Thursday. So there won't be much to see for the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightman1984 Posted July 15, 2014 #6643 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) Of some of the major US news networks I found this video as one the best, with some commentary from Nick Sloane [url]http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/two-and-a-half-years-later-costa-concordia-finally-refloated/[/url] Edited July 15, 2014 by lightman1984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbordz Posted July 15, 2014 #6644 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Nick Sloane going aboard and lots of good onboard gear footage. Love the size of that air manifold! [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kczc08ktqSc[/url] A promo piece by the guys who own the Conquest has some great drone photography. Is that Nick Sloane at 1:10 signaling the crane? [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u4R0-H6K2k[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganMars Posted July 15, 2014 #6645 Share Posted July 15, 2014 She is definitely floating higher in the water. The list is back to port now, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorTide Posted July 15, 2014 #6646 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Really enjoying (I know that's not the right word, considering the tragic nature of the sinking) the amazing engineering and care that has gone into the entire operation. Nick Sloane is the MAN! Thanks for all the links and updates, everyone. I was on a four-day RCI cruise to Cozumel when this all happened. Didn't know about it until we got back that Monday morning. Have been fascinated by it ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telken22 Posted July 15, 2014 #6647 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) According to their twitter feed, work has continued all night and there are only 4 more chains to connect. No mention of setting the sponsons so I assume its been completed. Could they be lifting her tomorrow at this rate? Does anyone know how they adjusted the starboard sponsons? I'd be curious to know. Edited July 15, 2014 by telken22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive and anne Posted July 15, 2014 #6648 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Thanks for those you two. Some great footage appearing. Cant help feeling that Nick Sloane is going to do for salvage what Red Adair did for Oil Fires. Bet he's going home to write the book and good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken711 Posted July 15, 2014 #6649 Share Posted July 15, 2014 [quote name='lightman1984']Of some of the major US news networks I found this video as one the best, with some commentary from Nick Sloane [url]http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/two-and-a-half-years-later-costa-concordia-finally-refloated/[/url][/QUOTE] $1.5 billion spent so far. The total cost according to that report will be at least $2.0 billion dollars! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka's Skipper Posted July 15, 2014 #6650 Share Posted July 15, 2014 These last few links are excellent. Thanks to everyone for the links!:) AKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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