Costa Concordia

Wreck removal has become the norm due to environmental and liability concerns. If left in place, the vessel's Owners and P&I Club would have continuing unlimited liability. Talk about an "Attractive Nuisance". Best to cut your loses and spend the green to get the wreck out of the way at a known cost. I'm surprised some connected Italian Entrepreneur (is there such a thing?) didn't purchase the wreck once it was up right and make a waterfront Disco/Night Club complex out of the upper decks that are above the water. Don't discount the tow to the wrecking yard. There could be an "unforeseen event" and she might still slip under the sea into the deepest point on the tow and save the owner's amd underwriters the cost of scrapping her.
 
The Twitter feed on the Project Web Site refers to the 30 M "movement". Read it for yourself.
 
Cut it up. Sell it for a buck or two. Didnt they do that with the Berlin wall.
 
quote:
Originally posted by L. Keith

The Twitter feed on the Project Web Site refers to the 30 M "movement". Read it for yourself.

Click to expand...


Unless written by the same person, or both used the same style book, means nothing. What no one has explained is how the Austrailian article complete with quote of it is floating is a full 12 hours ahead of eveything purported except my eyes.
 
"Yeah what are you going to believe, the press reports or my eyes."

If can see a 100' shift to the east from 18,000' while moving at several hundred knots, you go some peepers. On your way back over, take a look and tell us what the draft readings are of the stricken vessel and the type and location of navigation lights they have affixed to the wreck. Also look and see if the Tow Master has his shoes on or off, that would be interesting to know.
 
quote:
Originally posted by L. Keith

"Yeah what are you going to believe, the press reports or my eyes."

If can see a 100' shift to the east from 18,000' while moving at several hundred knots, you go some peepers. On your way back over, take a look and tell us what the draft readings are of the stricken vessel and the type and location of navigation lights they have affixed to the wreck. Also look and see if the Tow Master has his shoes on or off, that would be interesting to know.

Click to expand...


It is not the distance, but the angle, and a change in angle of a vessel of several hundred feet is readily apparent. So how much time do you have in a cockpit at fl180 to know of which you speak?
 
I have circumnavigated the globe seven (7) times, but at an altitude of about 40'-45' above sea level, the height of the wheelhouse of an Ocean Tug. I'm not doubting you my man, I just asked that you use your superior vision to read the draft marks on the wreck, to locate the navigation lights and to give us an update on if the Tow Master was feeling comfortable enough with the towing arrangements to kick off his shoes. You are the one casting doubt on what is being reported on the project's web site.
 
The doubt is cast by themselves when you have the chief engineer saying one thing and their official site saying another. I only point out that what the engineer said to the Australian press squares with my personal observation. You are free to decide which one is correct based upon your own observations if you have any or trust if not.
 
Ok, riddle me this. What is up at the light houses at the harbor entrance? Why are they using those colors the way they are?

I guess all the photos and google earth are reverse image or something. Right?

Or, is it possible, someone liked having the red light towards the sea to provide more contrast in the image?
 
Still don't see the ship that will take it away??
 
They are going to tow it (I thought). It looks like there is plenty of HP in the area already.
 
quote:
Originally posted by boatbum

Ok, riddle me this. What is up at the light houses at the harbor entrance? Why are they using those colors the way they are?

I guess all the photos and google earth are reverse image or something. Right?

Or, is it possible, someone liked having the red light towards the sea to provide more contrast in the image?

Click to expand...


I think international buoys follow a different scheme in some locations.

http://maritime.about.com/od/Rules_of_the_Road/a/Maritime-Traffic-Lanes.htm
 
Some locations. Great.

I was hoping there was something like that. I did a few searches and came up dry.

And, thanks Dave!
 
Is she finally been moved?
I have not heard anything more about her but
I read that Capt. Schettino is having a good time in Ischia.
 
Tow will reportedly depart sometime Wednesday. Expected duration 5 days, depending on weather.
 
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28437238 It's on it's way. At 2 kts ( Two knots ).
 
So it looks like they decided against using the dockwise ship after all.
 
cant find any new video. Has the ship reached dry dock?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top