nodwad Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Good news for all ,just wonder what her problem was. Link to post Share on other sites
Eriba-ist Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 We returned home on the Cap from Bilbao last Thursday (25th), departing as scheduled. About six hours later everything went quiet and we were informed there was "a serious medical emergency". Presumably a helicopter came from the nearest French base to winch-down a doctor/medic. It was four hours before the helicopter came back to collect them and we got underway again. Docked in Portsmouth 19.00. PS - a pity the Cap does not have a heli-pad - we had a similar delay last June when returning from Bilbao, only that time the medical emergency took place in the western Channel closer to the French coast, so helicopter transit times were shorter. Link to post Share on other sites
westy Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) At Plymouth waiting for the arrival of Pont Avenue. It has sustained a technical issue. Departure expected to be approximately two hours late. Damn auto-correct! Edited October 28, 2018 by westy AI? Link to post Share on other sites
ferrymancork Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I was on the Pont Aven from Roscoff to Plymouth yesterday morning (having also arrived on her from Cork) - there was a technical issue and also an electrical issue (stopped serving any hot breakfasts / hot beverages for over an hour). However the main problem was the weather in Roscoff yesterday. I arrived on her from Cork (a fairly lumpy crossing on the Saturday night) and it took some attempts to get her alongside as the wind was blowing very hard from the north and keeping her off the berth (took 3 attempts to finally get her close enough to the pier to get lines ashore). The Engines and bow thrust had to be kept running during discharging and re-loading to keep her sufficiently alongside, such was the force of wind against her, but she was still ranging quite a bit all through discharge and loading. Getting back out of Roscoff was was an interesting manouevour - soon as she started going astern clear of the pier she took on some very heavy rolling until she was headed directly into the wind. Once clear of the berth and heading north she was plowing through some very heavy and high swells and at times the speed was down to 10 kts. Before we left Roscoff they advised that the open decks would be closed for the duration of the crossing. Have a few videos of the berthing attempts (all too big to share here), but here is a pic taken at the time showing sea state. 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites
scarlton Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Would you be able to upload the videos to YouTube? I'd love to see them. Link to post Share on other sites
ferrymancork Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I have 2 or three of them already uploaded to the "Cork Harbour Ship Spotters" facebook page - so until i upload to youtube you can have a look there 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 Great photo ferrymancork. And a perfect illustration of why Roscoff closes down in the winter months. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
nodwad Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, Gareth said: Great photo ferrymancork. And a perfect illustration of why Roscoff closes down in the winter months. So does the cap stop docking there when she is on her way to bilbao? Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 46 minutes ago, nodwad said: So does the cap stop docking there when she is on her way to bilbao? She still docks there for her crew change if the weather allows. But she tends to divert to Brest in winter when the weather is dodgy for Roscoff. So, you’re right, the port doesn’t literally shut down, but regular passenger services that depend on the port being open do. Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 On 28/10/2018 at 13:42, Eriba-ist said: We returned home on the Cap from Bilbao last Thursday (25th), departing as scheduled. About six hours later everything went quiet and we were informed there was "a serious medical emergency". Presumably a helicopter came from the nearest French base to winch-down a doctor/medic. It was four hours before the helicopter came back to collect them and we got underway again. Docked in Portsmouth 19.00. PS - a pity the Cap does not have a heli-pad - we had a similar delay last June when returning from Bilbao, only that time the medical emergency took place in the western Channel closer to the French coast, so helicopter transit times were shorter. The "medical emergency" the Cap' had when we were aboard in September was two stowaways which led to a three hour delay. The sailing from Portsmouth prior to our return was also delayed for 3 hours due to a "technical difficulty"... stowaways. They're gaining access to vehicles en route especially from Bilbao. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
nodwad Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Yes it is wide open at bilbao and would be easy for them to get on board a truck.mind you times I have been at bibao the Spanish customs/ police were checking all the trucks.maybe just a token gesture by them. Link to post Share on other sites
scarlton Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 If I remember correctly, Bilbao recently had a security upgrade. However the problem persists. I think we're getting off topic here though. Link to post Share on other sites
nodwad Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Good point Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 On 19/10/2018 at 08:19, Eriba-ist said: We are due to sail on the Cap from Bilbao next week (Thurs 25th). Would be good to have some kind of idea of:- a) What the problem is? b) Likely time when she will be back in service - and c) What is BF's usual way of dealing with the cancellation of Spain - UK sailings? Our sympathies to those stuck on the dockside in Portsmouth and Bilbao! KeithM BF don't have to tell you what the problem is, the term 'Technical Issue' should suffice. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 47 minutes ago, TonyMWeaver said: Technical Issue' should suffice. Yes that means that they have to pay compensation, whereas bad weather, medical emergency etc means they don't ! Link to post Share on other sites
nodwad Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I thought the cap was back to normal timetable?i know she had a problem last week but I thought that was sorted out. Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 4 hours ago, David Williams said: Yes that means that they have to pay compensation, whereas bad weather, medical emergency etc means they don't ! Which it appears some people fail to realise. People should read the Terms and Conditions. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
neilcvx Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 6 hours ago, TonyMWeaver said: BF don't have to tell you what the problem is, the term 'Technical Issue' should suffice. Luckily BF customer services are a million times more tactful than you Tony. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, neilcvx said: Luckily BF customer services are a million times more tactful than you Tony. Just saying how it is. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
neilcvx Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 58 minutes ago, TonyMWeaver said: Just saying how it is. Point proven. Link to post Share on other sites
neilcvx Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I would just like to say the customer service provided by BF when my parents shortened their holiday then were affected by the wildcat strikes at Ouistreham was beyond anything that they had to legally provide or were expected to provide it certainly helped make a bad situation a lot less bad than it could have been. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
nodwad Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I see the cap is diverting to Plymouth instead her normal docking at Portsmouth .to give her more time for repairs or whatever is the problem with her.i know she has had problems in the past week or so.anyone know what her problem is? Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, nodwad said: I see the cap is diverting to Plymouth instead her normal docking at Portsmouth .to give her more time for repairs or whatever is the problem with her.i know she has had problems in the past week or so.anyone know what her problem is? That's two weeks away. 15th November. Link to post Share on other sites
nodwad Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, jonno said: That's two weeks away. 15th November. Yes I know but she has being having problems for a while now and Iam on her on the 11 November and when they say 15 November ,should it not read 14 November because she leaves bibao 10-30 am on the 13 November for her run back to the uk Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 BDS appears to have turned back and put into the Rade de Brest after starting her run down to Spain last night. Link to post Share on other sites
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