David Williams Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 25 minutes ago, Cabin-boy said: OK. That's clear enough. Ed, it is worth translating the question for others ! Link to post Share on other sites
Fine Whine Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 David he’s basically asking if the next stage of work on the (ex) Honfleur has been started yet, and if so how long is it planned to go on for... Chris Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, David Williams said: Ed, it is worth translating the question for others ! Ok, so the question 'Le chantier a-t-il repris sur le Honfleur ? Si oui, une date de fin de travaux est-elle annoncée ?' translates as: 'Has assembly work restarted on Honfleur? And if so, has any date been given for the completion of said work?' Ed 2 Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Fine Whine said: David he’s basically asking if the next stage of work on the (ex) Honfleur has been started yet, and if so how long is it planned to go on for... Chris Chris, I managed to work that out ok ! However some get prickly at seeing French in this forum and Ed did offer to translate it ! ps and I do like to see an expert at work ! Edited December 1, 2020 by David Williams Link to post Share on other sites
Fine Whine Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 10 hours ago, David Williams said: ps and I do like to see an expert at work ! Humph - well I’m an expert too David, pop in and I’ll show you how to appreciate a bottle of decent wine the next time you’re in Cherbourg...😂 Chris 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
TeeMyob Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Wonder if it would be any use for re-opening Newcastle - Norway? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jujudu62100 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Any news of the Honfleur ? :) Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Some new pictures have appeared but no news yet.http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=3256649&fbclid=IwAR1EW50KEzk_V-C103elkgQnQcf-2jymSv7j0C47qzs37U8-_ErndYcAK4c 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Lots of scaffolding over the stern. Perhaps to keep the workers warm or to hide whatever they are doing with the crane and tank structure. Ed Link to post Share on other sites
Gareth Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Is it my imagination or has her funnel been removed? If so, is that an indication that they might be modifying her engines to run on more conventional fuel? Link to post Share on other sites
Chaplain Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 18 minutes ago, Gareth said: Is it my imagination or has her funnel been removed? If so, is that an indication that they might be modifying her engines to run on more conventional fuel? Looks like it...I also wonder if they are looking at extending the accommodation block...? Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 55 minutes ago, Chaplain said: Looks like it...I also wonder if they are looking at extending the accommodation block...? If they no longer need space for the tanks then that would make sense but they'll have to presumably sacrifice something lower down in the hull to add in other fuel tanks that weren't planned before. Ed Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) I still reckon she'll be sold to Tasmania as they have double-deck loading facilities there and in Melbourne. Ed Edited February 9 by Cabin-boy Link to post Share on other sites
VikingVoyager Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 hour ago, Cabin-boy said: I still reckon she'll be sold to Tasmania as they have double-deck loading facilities there and in Melbourne. Ed to partner with what though? A freighter and/or fast craft? One of the existing pair? Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 29 minutes ago, VikingVoyager said: to partner with what though? A freighter and/or fast craft? One of the existing pair? I don't know. They wanted two ships and got neither but it's a state-owned service so the money should be easier to find. Maybe they can keep the Superfasts going for a couple of years until something else can be built. Ed Link to post Share on other sites
jujudu62100 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Looks like a blue color on the front of the boat, maybe the start of a new livery? where just a protection of the hull. Link to post Share on other sites
nick hall Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 If they are making alterations to the fuel system or superstructure it suggests a buyer has been found. Link to post Share on other sites
colin Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 I did hear a rumour that Ed needed a boat, so he has bought her, and she his having a lightning fit out as a Covid-19 mobile vaccine centre, which will go full speed up the Loire till she grounds ... But I have not had any confirmation. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Chaplain Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 5 hours ago, Cabin-boy said: If they no longer need space for the tanks then that would make sense but they'll have to presumably sacrifice something lower down in the hull to add in other fuel tanks that weren't planned before. Well if they were looking at a longer route and have a potential buyer such extensive alterations could make sense ... 1 hour ago, jujudu62100 said: Looks like a blue color on the front of the boat, maybe the start of a new livery? where just a protection of the hull. Would DFDS be interested in her as a long term solution for Roslare-Dunkirk? With extra accommodation could work for their longer term needs... Link to post Share on other sites
jujudu62100 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 hour ago, Chaplain said: Eh bien, s'ils envisageaient un itinéraire plus long et avaient un acheteur potentiel, de telles modifications pourraient avoir du sens ... DFDS serait-elle intéressée par elle comme solution à long terme pour Roslare-Dunkirk? Avec un logement supplémentaire, cela pourrait répondre à leurs besoins à long terme ... had the same thought .. the color is really close I had the same thought .. the color is really close to DFDS Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) Fosen Yard wins important project – chooses Elpro for installation of electrical equipment Fosen Yard and Elpro have now signed the contract which makes Elpro responsible for the installation of electrical equipment for a Siem Group passenger ferry, provisionally called Newbuild 93. In a very difficult market for the shipbuilding industry, Fosen Yard has demonstrated competitive ability, adaptability and strength by winning the coveted contract. The yard says that suppliers such as Elpro are crucial with regard to the planning as well as the execution of the project. Newbuild 93 is a large and modern RoPax ferry (see facts box at the bottom of the page), which originally should be completed in quite another place than at Fosen. In the spring of 2020, the German yard which originally had the responsibility for the project went bankrupt – and the present project owner, Siem Group, has chosen Fosen Yard to complete the ferry. SEE MORE: https://elpro.no/maritime/2021/01/21/fosen-yard-wins-important-project-chooses-elpro-for-installation-of-electrical-equipment/?fbclid=IwAR268bcEdTJBmuOvxmq84op2E4V-X09130OqFEVnxhAl1jLbnpeOkMfaB8w Edited February 9 by TonyMWeaver 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jujudu62100 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) I had fun on Paint .. Could be nice in DFDS livery as Rosslare seaways Edited February 9 by jujudu62100 Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 The electrics has a planned completion date of Q2 2021. Link to post Share on other sites
RickOShea Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 5 hours ago, Chaplain said: Well if they were looking at a longer route and have a potential buyer such extensive alterations could make sense ... Would DFDS be interested in her as a long term solution for Roslare-Dunkirk? With extra accommodation could work for their longer term needs... I don't DFDS will be thinking long-term about Rosslare - Dunkerque only 6 weeks in.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 6 hours ago, colin said: I did hear a rumour that Ed needed a boat, so he has bought her, and she his having a lightning fit out as a Covid-19 mobile vaccine centre, which will go full speed up the Loire till she grounds ... But I have not had any confirmation. He needs a Narco boat to run cheddar and pickle across the channel . 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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