Saw that picture somewhere Des, was it on here?. Think the Maratha Envoy I was on had one. I was always worried when at anchor lightship , that the cable was going to drag across it and spoil the paintwork. JS
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Saw that picture somewhere Des, was it on here?. Think the Maratha Envoy I was on had one. I was always worried when at anchor lightship , that the cable was going to drag across it and spoil the paintwork. JS
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Originally Posted by Victoria Moss
Annual surveys to validate the condition of any seagoing vessel are required to be carried out by either the surveyors of the country the ship is registered in or by the classification society the ship is registered with. These surveys are required to maintain the validity of the vessels international trading certificates, load line, ship safety construction, safety equipment etc. During the load line and construction surveys all internal construction of the vessel is examined (surveyed) to check there are to damage to or wastage caused by rusting, to any of the structural parts of the vessel in areas such as ballast tanks etc. The bulbous bow forms part of the fore peak ballast tank and the after end of that tank forms the collision bulkhead, so are always examined during those surveys. In addition many ship owners have a routine of inspection and cleaning by ships staff under a planned maintenance schedule. Most chief officers on bulk carriers, tankers, will have spent hours crawling through ballast tanks inspecting them.
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Victoria, I hope this may help your under standing. If it down loads just click on to the type.Quote:
Originally Posted by Victoria Moss
Bill
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow_(watercraft)
Bulbous bows are designed to reduce the bow wave. A large bow wave is wasted energy. So reducing the wave increases speed .
It is only effective over about 14 knots.
Victoria, Here's the man.
Des
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Victoria, we were down in Port Melbourne last Sunday, we were free at last, and one of the ferry's was in, do not think they have been out for a while.
It appeared as if it has had a paint job, never seen one looking so clean.
Supposed to be relocating to Geelong for the summer but no ones knows when or to where in Geelong.
#21: Great pic Des, wondered where the mermaid got a camera, well developed?
Keith.
Just think with a chain around the waist you could get a free trip to New York. Though your passport might get wet.
Des
Is the chain his passport as cargo Des or to hold him there ? He should be ok safety wise as has a pair of blow up water wings type lifejacket around his neck. Cheers JS .
If this down loads it's far superior than watching the dolphins on the bow.
Bill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eetpV9xibQk