Bow to that

[j.sabourn]

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

[John Arton]

#9 Just the simple answer I was looking for, including who would need to go into the bow. Thanks

Victoria
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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[Bill Morrison]

Ah JS I think I know the difference but thanks for pointing that out.
Seriously why do ships have bulbous bows, does it help to get through the water better?? A chance for you to enlighten me again so go for it. LOL

Victoria, I hope this may help your under standing. If it down loads just click on to the type.
Bill

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow_(watercraft)

[Colin McClelland]

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.

[Des Taff Jenkins]

Victoria, Here's the man.
Des



Queen Mary's Captian.jpg

[happy daze john in oz]

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.

[Keith at Tregenna]

#21: Great pic Des, wondered where the mermaid got a camera, well developed?

Keith.

[Des Taff Jenkins]

Just think with a chain around the waist you could get a free trip to New York. Though your passport might get wet.
Des

[j.sabourn]

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 .

[Bill Morrison]

If this down loads it's far superior than watching the dolphins on the bow.
Bill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eetpV9xibQk