Tregastel Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 19 hours ago, Tregastel said: Thanks. She's just docked in Santander. The Cap is currently two hours behind schedule due to ongoing engine problems. Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Tregastel said: The Cap is currently two hours behind schedule due to ongoing engine problems. Due in Portsmouth tonight at 21:15 - 90 minutes later than scheduled. Link to post Share on other sites
The Ferry Man Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Any issues with NEx? Seems to have the tug Caen Ouistreham 3 alongside, according to AIS Link to post Share on other sites
The Ferry Man Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Update: Very strange - looked very much like she had a tug to help her off the berth, and used the western entrance, but is currently crossing at 33 knots, so no sign of any issues Link to post Share on other sites
ac_freeman Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, The Ferry Man said: Update: Very strange - looked very much like she had a tug to help her off the berth, and used the western entrance, but is currently crossing at 33 knots, so no sign of any issues I was a on a day return from Portsmouth to Caen yesterday......the weather changed quite dramatically about an hour or so from Caen, and remained so until about an hour out on the return journey - a strong breeze and quite choppy seas ( remainder of the journey almost flat calm ) Oustreham town was almost obscured by flying sand - perhaps the conditions were similar in Cherbourg, hence the need for tug assistance. Andy Edited July 15, 2019 by ac_freeman 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ac_freeman Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 22 hours ago, TonyMWeaver said: Due in Portsmouth tonight at 21:15 - 90 minutes later than scheduled. I was on MSM from Caen last night, she arrived just ahead of us ( we turned at the port entrance ( near to where QE berthed ) to save time while she was turning into the berth), we had to wait for the shore crew to finish with the Cap before they could take of us, we were around 15 - 20 minutes late berthing due to this - glad I was a foot passenger, with Etretat having just arrived from Le Havre, Cap arriving late and MSM all arriving with minutes of each other it was utter chaos for the poor car drivers, just a mass of queuing traffic. Andy Link to post Share on other sites
Tregastel Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, ac_freeman said: I was on MSM from Caen last night, she arrived just ahead of us ( we turned at the port entrance ( near to where QE berthed ) to save time while she was turning into the berth), we had to wait for the shore crew to finish with the Cap before they could take of us, we were around 15 - 20 minutes late berthing due to this - glad I was a foot passenger, with Etretat having just arrived from Le Havre, Cap arriving late and MSM all arriving with minutes of each other it was utter chaos for the poor car drivers, just a mass of queuing traffic. Andy I'll second that! Border Control was very busy. Not sure what's wrong with the Cap, but the starboard engine was clearly producing more power than the port engine. All I could get from the crew was that the slow running was due to "a problem wiz ze moteur" Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 The Queues are often worse in the evening. I came over from Ouisterham on MSM this morning, she arrived about 5 mins early & was not heavily loaded. Unloading was quick and queues at passport control minimal. We were on the motorway before 1:30 (and the timetabled arrival time was 1:15). Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, David Williams said: The Queues are often worse in the evening. I came over from Ouisterham on MSM this morning, she arrived about 5 mins early & was not heavily loaded. Unloading was quick and queues at passport control minimal. We were on the motorway before 1:30 (and the timetabled arrival time was 1:15). Worse the other way, we got off Normandie at 1508, by the time we passed the ferryport car park it was 1600. Link to post Share on other sites
tedbiker Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 13/7/2019 at 19:25, wortley said: Personally I think your journey on Pont Aven is secure, but if your difficulty is departing from Plymouth then you might be able to transfer to a Friday or Saturday sailing from Portsmouth on one of the other two ships - depending of course on availability, so talk to customer services if that would help you. Bon voyage. It's just a massive pain, last time we didn't reach our pre booked/paid accomodation till 1.30/2.00am, and it's not this is a one off it's increasingly looking like a box set! Thanks for all the responses my mind is now more worried and less worried, Schrodinger cat style ! Link to post Share on other sites
Macc2010 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 It looks like Armorique has had issues getting into Plymouth tonight as she is still sat outside breakwater since around 7pm. Going by her Ais track she has been going round in circles for last couple of hours. Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Macc2010 said: Going by her Ais track she has been going round in circles for last couple of hours. Nothing to worry about, that's normal. She's not due in Roscoff until 08:00 local time on Tuesday, plenty of time to kill. Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Strange one, but according to a friend in Plymouth, the sea state has been rather dodgy in that area today with the entry of 2 tankers being cancelled who have been requested to hold at the anchorage. Link to post Share on other sites
Macc2010 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 17 minutes ago, TonyMWeaver said: Strange one, but according to a friend in Plymouth, the sea state has been rather dodgy in that area today with the entry of 2 tankers being cancelled who have been requested to hold at the anchorage. Tony if you look at her tracking she didn't even make it passed the breakwater into Plymouth so looks like as you say it may be down to the weather. Also strange that there is nothing on BF website or even Twitter about it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 On Twitter there are comments about fog. Link to post Share on other sites
CHRISS Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Fog finally cleared, armorique in at last Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Pictures of fog https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/hundreds-ferry-passengers-turned-away-3123504 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, David Williams said: Pictures of fog 🤣 Link to post Share on other sites
Macc2010 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 is it not why Ships have radar So they can still see in fog? Link to post Share on other sites
richwarwicker Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 The port was closed to all shipping. It wasn’t a problem unique to Armorique Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 11 hours ago, Macc2010 said: is it not why Ships have radar So they can still see in fog? Radar is primarily for collision avoidance at sea. It is not for close-quarters harbour pilotage in poor visibility. Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 16 minutes ago, Gareth said: Radar is primarily for collision avoidance at sea. It is not for close-quarters harbour pilotage in poor visibility. There is usually a lot of expensive RN ships at the Anchorage to avoid as well 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Apparently Barfleur and NEX were both cancelled yesterday due to the wind and weather. I might be wrong but I think that's NEX'S first cancellation of the season so far. Ed. Link to post Share on other sites
hf_uk Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 4 hours ago, Cabin-boy said: Apparently Barfleur and NEX were both cancelled yesterday due to the wind and weather. I might be wrong but I think that's NEX'S first cancellation of the season so far. Ed. Yes it was. And it wasn't even that windy. Significant wave height was reporting 4.0 up there though, that explains NEX (3.5). Not sure why Barfy couldn't put a brave face on it though!!!! :O Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkshire Pete Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Hello, I'm seeking advice please. We're due to sail on Saturday's 0845 crossing from Portsmouth to Santander. Since Tuesday the weather forecast for the south coast/channel has been pretty horrendous - strong/gale winds. I'm convinced that the crossing will be cancelled but can't really do anything (change plans / look at alternatives) until it officially is. Does anyone know what the chances are of the crossing going ahead? I.e How bad does it have to be to get scrubbed? Also - with the forecast being so bad (since Tuesday) why do they leave it so late to cancel crossings? It's less than 48 hours to go now and the website still just says that everything is running to schedule. I'm worried that they'll leave it to the last minute and we'll be left high and dry! Many thanks, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites
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