Andy Report post Posted December 21, 2015 Those kind folks at BF Towers have sent through some images of what the Armorique & Pont-Aven will look like once they have been scrubbed up in the New Year. Armorique will be heading to Santander, whilst Pont-Aven will be travelling up to Gdansk once again (too large for Santander). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Report post Posted December 21, 2015 I think the use of the grilles rather than solid steel works well both for weight and aesthetics particularly in view of what they intend to bolt on to the Pont'. That's a large area! Well done BF, two more thoughtful projects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neilcvx Report post Posted December 21, 2015 Would have been interesting to see what the LNG versions would have looked like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hf_uk Report post Posted December 22, 2015 Those kind folks at BF Towers have sent through some images of what the Armorique & Pont-Aven will look like once they have been scrubbed up in the New Year. Armorique will be heading to Santander, whilst Pont-Aven will be travelling up to Gdansk once again (too large for Santander). The Armoriques work will essentially, at least visually, centralise the funnel. I think a lot of people will be happy to see her less 'wonky' ! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgst Report post Posted December 22, 2015 Looks fairly extensive work on the Pont Aven. Is it likely to impact on the present kennel arrangement on Deck 9 ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penlan Report post Posted December 22, 2015 This is all just nuts, in order to reduce toxic sulphur emmisions into the air they are capturing the sulphur as suphuric acid and discharging it into the sea. Now a major global warming problem is acidification of the sea..... This is really going to make the fleet green. Rhys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sness Report post Posted December 23, 2015 This is all just nuts, in order to reduce toxic sulphur emmisions into the air they are capturing the sulphur as suphuric acid and discharging it into the sea. Now a major global warming problem is acidification of the sea..... This is really going to make the fleet green. Rhys I didn't know the sulphuric acid was being discharged into the sea? Seawater is slightly alkaline anyway therefore neutralising the acidity of the sulphuric acid. See here: http://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/blog/post/47922/Scrubber-Technology-for-Our-Ships---How-Does-it-Work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trun Report post Posted December 23, 2015 The BF link is partly incorrect in its information as it states that the sulphur dioxide reacts with the water to form sulphuric acid. Water plus sulphur dioxide gives a weak acid, sulphurous acid, not the stronger sulphuric acid. However, if oxygen is present when washing the sulphur dioxide, it will form sulphuric acid. Given that the scrubber process is washing a gas, there will probably be air present, so some sulphuric acid could be formed. I expect the effluent from the scrubber process has been tested to see what is being produced! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hf_uk Report post Posted December 23, 2015 This is all just nuts, in order to reduce toxic sulphur emmisions into the air they are capturing the sulphur as suphuric acid and discharging it into the sea. Now a major global warming problem is acidification of the sea..... This is really going to make the fleet green. Rhys I am sure BF would rather have not spent tens of millions of pounds altogether. They are only doing what is required. It is nuts, but not BFs fault. It all has to go somewhere. Similarly, it was a European directive to begin, however, some operators (haulage) are choosing to drive through France instead of taking longer sea routes due to the cost, so therefore the trucks give all that extra CO2 back into the atmosphere, right over the middle of the country. Imagine if the regulations were to change again, and say that all scrubbers had to be closed loop - what, just pay another twenty or thirty million changing over when the EU clicks it's fingers. It was poorly thought out to start. Frankly I don't know how less well funded operators are going to manage, especially in a few years when EVERYONE has to comply, not just certain zones. More so, how will it be enforced? Will a helicopter drop a measuring stick down the funnel of every single Chinese cargo ship entering the channel waters?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Report post Posted January 24, 2016 Brittany Ferries 'Armorique' at the Astander Shipyard in Santander (24/01/16), where work to fit the new Scrubbers is well underway. Thanks to Jose Luis Diaz Campa for use of the photos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neilcvx Report post Posted January 24, 2016 It's a wrap ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James21072000 Report post Posted January 24, 2016 Looks good. Has the pont even started Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neilcvx Report post Posted January 24, 2016 Looks good. Has the pont even started Yes in Poland. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Report post Posted January 24, 2016 She's been there for a few weeks so must be well into it now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Report post Posted January 24, 2016 Looks good. Has the pont even started Yes, work has been started on Pont-Aven but she's not in the drydock yet. There is a lot more work being done to her than just the scrubbers. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BF Enthusiast Report post Posted January 25, 2016 Great pictures thanks Tony. What other works is the Pont Aven having done? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Report post Posted January 25, 2016 Great pictures thanks Tony. What other works is the Pont Aven having done? 'Pont-Aven' is having her scrubbers fitted, as we know. Also having a refit and usual overhaul (Engines etc...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svfa Report post Posted January 31, 2016 Took some pictures of Pont Aven in Remontowa 2 weeks ago. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Report post Posted January 31, 2016 Great pics svfa, thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Report post Posted February 4, 2016 Photos from Brittany Ferries 'Pont-Aven' currently undergoing refit and fitting of Scrubbers in Gdansk. Poland. Copyright: ©Brittany Ferries Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crechbleiz Report post Posted February 4, 2016 One the pictures suggests that window frames are replaced on deck 7 in the self service. Will they be smaller? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvabishop Report post Posted February 4, 2016 Seems to be quite a bit of work going on as well as just the scrubbers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Report post Posted February 4, 2016 The best pics we've seen so far, thanks to Tony & svfa. These allow the layman to fully appreciate the size of the job, not just in fitting but also the intricacies of the quayside fabrication of a newly designed funnel. To have three separate works to be done together, overhaul, refit & scrubbers is an immense undertaking. Impressive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BF Enthusiast Report post Posted February 4, 2016 Thanks to Tony and Svfa. Excellent photos. Excited to see her completed look, both in and outside. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James21072000 Report post Posted February 4, 2016 When is she due to be finished Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
