Sort of cruise related - The Pasha Bulker salvage is under way, and it is moving

[Star-Man]

So the only berth at the new Nobbys beach cruise terminal has been cleared then? All good for the Sun (or is it the Star?) to visit soon :rolleyes:;)

[arxcards]

So the only berth at the new Nobbys beach cruise terminal has been cleared then? All good for the Sun (or is it the Star?) to visit soon :rolleyes:;)

Yes Sam, room for another. Yes it is the Star.

 

Seeing that you are connected to this ship, could you do us all a favour and advise the Captain to berth at Throsby 1 instead. Not sure we can handle this much excitement again for a while!;)

 

Cheers,

[MsMinx]

I heard this morning that the Pasha is on it's way to Brisbane for dry dock & repair. Might have to go for a drive when she arrives ;)

[SouthAussie100]

Some amazing pics from onboard the Pasha Bulker...I think this would have tested the Kwells !! :eek:

[SeaDog-46]

Southaussie100 - Only the left hand photo is Pasha Bulker.

The others are of a loaded bulk carrier running before a cyclone.

One of these was also posted after the WA cyclone last year & it was not the vessel it was supposed to be.

 

Anyone know if Pasha Bulker has started it's tow to Brisbane.

 

John

[SouthAussie100]

Southaussie100 - Only the left hand photo is Pasha Bulker.

The others are of a loaded bulk carrier running before a cyclone.

One of these was also posted after the WA cyclone last year & it was not the vessel it was supposed to be.

 

Anyone know if Pasha Bulker has started it's tow to Brisbane.

 

John

 

good grief ! :o I thought these came from a reliable source too ! apologies.

[Brushtail]

Anyone know if Pasha Bulker has started it's tow to Brisbane.

 

 

The Pasha Bulker was towed into Newcastle Harbour yesterday. I think they are having a good look at her, making running repairs to make her seaworthy, and then she will be going to Brisbane.

 

There was a fair crowd at the foreshore in Newcastle yesterday watching her come into port the correct way. :)

[SeaDog-46]

SouthAussie100 - Some info on those 3 photos you posted.

The ship is a special 35,00dwt bulk carrier built in Glasgow in 1983 as Selkirk Settler. Of unusual design to get through the St.Lawrence seaway locks for trade between the Great Lakes & Europe. The photos are astounding & were taken by the 2nd officer on a loaded voyage in the North Atlantic.

Attached are the vessel in normal conditions light ship & in the Clyde after being built.

 

John

[arxcards]

Anyone know if Pasha Bulker has started it's tow to Brisbane.

 

John

Pasha Bulker has been patched and leaves Newcastle @ 11 am tomorrow morning. She will be towed from port by 5 tugs, and towed to Asia (probably Japan) by Supertug Koyo Maru for complete repairs. (by-passing Brisbane)

 

Pasha Bulker ran aground 65 years to the day that cannons at Fort Scratchley fired at Japanese midget subs during WW2. They will again be firing 4 shots for a Japanese vessel, but as a mark of frienship & wishing a safe voyage. Wish I did not have to work tomorrow, as it would be a nice spectacle from Cathedral Park.

 

Bon Voyage PB!

 

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Thursday, 26 Jul 2007

Koyo Maru 09:30bW3jpzzzISS2474866.50-AP0C*****

Pasha Bulker 11:00bW4zzzzzISS40042225-AS5H*****

 

Cheers,

Geoff