Andy Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Some more photographs of some of the superstructure departing Gdansk, from http://gospodarkamorska.pl Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Andy said: Works to commence shortly in Ouistreham in order to accommodate the Honfleurs increased length. https://actu.fr/normandie/ouistreham_14488/port-caen-ouistreham-1-million-deuros-travaux-accueillir-ferry-honfleur_20135645.html The work is planned from April to the end of June assuming that they get through the environmental consulation. I can’t see the Honfleur starting service in July. Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 (edited) Edited December 12, 2018 by TonyMWeaver 2 Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 The berth next to WBY is now empty and it looks like hull painting has begun. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jamie Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 1 hour ago, jonno said: The berth next to WBY is now empty and it looks like hull painting has begun. Maybe the freighter that is being fitted out has sunk. Link to post Share on other sites
Hampshire Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I travelled into Gdansk this morning and on the way in was sure I saw a sillouett similar to the Armorique’s front part - not in the Remontowa shipyard but a mile or two down river to the east. Unfortunately I didn’t manage to take a picture. Could this this mean the hat only one part of Honfleur has left for Flensburg and that the forward part of the superstructure is yet to go? Also saw Polferries’ Nova Star in port - didn’t realise till now that the berthing location has moved across to the other side of the river. Currently making my way to Gdynia for Stena Line’s overnight crossing to Karlskrona with the Stena Vision, which was built at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk during the Solidarnosh era. The Europejskie Centrum Solidarnosci museum located at one of the entrance’s to the shipyard is worth visiting, even if just to access the roof top terrace for views of the shipyard, although sadly no ferries apart from the roro Finnsea appeared to be in dock today. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 2 hours ago, jamie said: Maybe the freighter that is being fitted out has sunk. Moved across the fjord to allow WBY to take her place. Honfleur will slip into the berth next to the building hall. 1 hour ago, Hampshire said: Could this this mean the hat only one part of Honfleur has left for Flensburg and that the forward part of the superstructure is yet to go? Bridge section will begin it's journey later this week. The rest of the stern section has been built outside at FSG. Link to post Share on other sites
jamie Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 There is another tug on its way from Poland to the ship yard a few miles in front of the one carrying a section of the Honfleur’s super structure Link to post Share on other sites
Aiden Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 46 minutes ago, jamie said: There is another tug on its way from Poland to the ship yard a few miles in front of the one carrying a section of the Honfleur’s super structure There is 2 tugboats bringing the first section there the next section will start it journey next week Link to post Share on other sites
impreza280 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 What time is the launch (UK time) on Friday? Is there an outside webcam? Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 3 hours ago, jamie said: There is another tug on its way from Poland to the ship yard a few miles in front of the one carrying a section of the Honfleur’s super structure I believe tugs 'Wulf 9' and 'Odys' are towing this 1st section of the superstructure. Tug 'Odys' looks further behind as she went out of range briefly. Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, TonyMWeaver said: I believe tugs 'Wulf 9' and 'Odys' are towing this 1st section of the superstructure. Tug 'Odys' looks further behind as she went out of range briefly. You're right Tony, I posted this yesterday. Wulf 9 is solo with the superstructure barge, I've been told Odys is tugging a crane. Link to post Share on other sites
giloine Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 The painting of the hull is well advanced ! Link to post Share on other sites
giloine Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 But the upper deck bow door is not yet installed .... Link to post Share on other sites
giloine Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 the launch of the hull is planned for tomorrow ... if everything goes well ! Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 22 minutes ago, giloine said: But the upper deck bow door is not yet installed .... Not needed for launch. Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 They are starting to assemble the VIP area for the launch so must be confident about tomorrow. A very impressive project management exercise to build a ship exactly to schedule - Let's hope that they continue on schedule and that Ouistreham is ready for them. Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, giloine said: But the upper deck bow door is not yet installed .... The forward superstructure needs to be fitted first as it's where the power and mechanisms for it are housed. Take a look at WBY on the pier webcam, it offers a good indication of how it will be fitted. Edited December 13, 2018 by jonno Link to post Share on other sites
giloine Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Thanks for this precisions 😉 Link to post Share on other sites
giloine Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Wulf 9 is in flensburger ! Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 3 hours ago, giloine said: Wulf 9 is in flensburger ! ... and Tug 'Odys' is outside the port. Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 CGI of Honfleur in her new colours: All on schedule for the launch tomorrow. Photos now on the gallery 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Aiden Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 the outside decks look very compact not very nice in my opinion Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Andy said: Photos now on the gallery Yep, top job too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
giloine Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Andy : you are in Flensburger for the launch ????? You're lucky !!! take great pictures and video !!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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