eagleeye Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 4 hours ago, PSUPete said: I'm sure with the old bridge they had some additional chains that could be attached between the edge of the slipway and the upstream chain as the tide went down to prevent the ferry being dragged "out to sea". Haven't seen any evidence of these in any of the photos of the new ferry. Anyway, problem now solved by not running the ferry when it's low tide! Pete. They are trying that but the pull of the bridge drags the chains too far over before the tide has receded so unless one has a diving suit and even that won't work because the chains feed through the bridge .you could push the bridge back with a tug and do it but at a huge cost .the only solution is to shorten the chains ..but the will snag river traffic Link to post Share on other sites
eagleeye Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Just now, eagleeye said: They are trying that but the pull of the bridge drags the chains too far over before the tide has receded so unless one has a diving suit and even that won't work because the chains feed through the bridge .you could push the bridge back with a tug and do it but at a huge cost .the only solution is to shorten the chains ..but the will snag river traffic Wondered if the river depth has changed or tides running faster ..as there is a new breakwater Link to post Share on other sites
The Ferry Man Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-40714707 Things still not 100% Link to post Share on other sites
adicat Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Oh dear. Not the only ones as I see the old Hovercrafts have been back in service and there was no sight nor sound of either "Flyer". They have run for over a year and still seem to be short of 100%. Link to post Share on other sites
TerryDorset Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 On 25/07/2017 at 21:59, The Ferry Man said: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-40714707 Things still not 100% Nice bit of photobombing by MSM in that article 1 Link to post Share on other sites
newda898 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 So, being taken out of service, it goes messy with accusations and lawsuits. Strap in..we may be waiting for some time. https://planetradio.co.uk/wave-105/local/news/beleagured-floating-bridge-taken-service/ Link to post Share on other sites
cvabishop Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 There is a second hand one in Gosport.... Link to post Share on other sites
joncombe Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I doubt it's going to come back :-( It does seem to me ferry companies would be best off comissioning a like for like replacement to avoid these kinds of issues. Link to post Share on other sites
adicat Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 longer prows with a 12inch bar that its the slipway would help like the car ferries that level it out. Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 A travel update on the radio earlier reported that it’s exoected to re-enter service on Monday? Link to post Share on other sites
Millsy Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Report published press release here and report downloadable from here (scroll down to meeting for 09/01/18) Link to post Share on other sites
The Ferry Man Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-42559274/the-isle-of-wight-s-new-chain-ferry-has-struggled-to-dock It looks like its taking nearly as long to dock as it does to cross.Perhaps the answer maybe to have guide rails rather then the bumper pole. Looks like she is taking quite a bit of damage judging from the dent. Link to post Share on other sites
cvabishop Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 The geometry seems wrong... Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Sadly more woes for the troubled ferry yesterday - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-42930399 Link to post Share on other sites
adicat Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Scrap it would be the solution and bring back the old one until they build one fit for purpose. This is unbelievable that such a cock up could be made. Anyone holding their hands up saying "my bad, got the plans wrong" or "build incorrectly"? Its not like its rocket science building a floating bridge for slipway to slipway on chains. Link to post Share on other sites
cvabishop Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 As has been said previously, they can't bring back the old one as they have modified the chain anchors and the slipway. Zip wire anyone? Link to post Share on other sites
adicat Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 They may have modified things, but for what vessel, certainly not number 6. Its basic engineering that is failing here. I just watched the video of it trying to dock and the chains are fundamentally wrong to allow it to slip outside the docking line buoys. Link to post Share on other sites
eagleeye Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 You can see the chain missing on the right hand side as you look at the bridge Link to post Share on other sites
Millsy Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Wight Shipyard have been brought in to look at continuing problems https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-44882833 and http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/16362950.isle-of-wight-council-commissions-improvements-for-cowes-floating-bridge/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
eagleeye Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 Floating bridge out of service with a broke prow wire till next week Link to post Share on other sites
cvabishop Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Noticed the old one is still moored up at Gosport although it won't fit any longer. Link to post Share on other sites
adicat Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Be great for Gosport to Portsmouth service though Link to post Share on other sites
cvabishop Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 The way things are going on the ferries, they might need it between the mainland and the IoW! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LordDevereux Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 I read a report a year or so ago which mentioned the council were considering legal action against the builders/designers for utter incompetence, has anything come of that? Link to post Share on other sites
Millsy Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Cowes Floating Bridge crew face 'uncontrolled hazards' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-47813734 Link to post Share on other sites
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