Compared to the Atlantic yes. The worst the med can do around Malta is like an average summer swell in these waters. Not flat calm by any account, but nowhere near the extremes we get.
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Originally posted by Herald View PostLads, whats the delay in Aoife going to the med?
She was commissioned on the 28th of June as Maltese P62, and reports were that she was heading south imminently, nearly two months later seems a long time more than imminently.
I can guarantee that she's eagerly awaited and can't get into active service soon enough. Cutting corners, however, gets nobody nowhere.
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Originally posted by Medsailor View PostReports were media reports written by people with a level of experience that extends to buying a second-hand car, reality is somewhat different. P62 just undocked at CDL today with another 7-10 days work still remaining alongside. Follow that with crew work-up and then transit back home. The reality of re-commissioning a 36 year old vessel, albeit in very good nick, is that you want a yard that knows the vessel inside out to do the initial works in a location close to the technical knowledge base of the previous owners.
I can guarantee that she's eagerly awaited and can't get into active service soon enough. Cutting corners, however, gets nobody nowhere.
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Originally posted by Herald View PostI take your point, however the whole premise of the hand over was to assist with the refugee crisis in the med, and at this stage with the summer coming to an end, Its looking unlikely that she'll be there on time to do that.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by Herald View PostI take your point, however the whole premise of the hand over was to assist with the refugee crisis in the med, and at this stage with the summer coming to an end, Its looking unlikely that she'll be there on time to do that.
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Originally posted by Herald View PostI take your point, however the whole premise of the hand over was to assist with the refugee crisis in the med, and at this stage with the summer coming to an end, Its looking unlikely that she'll be there on time to do that.Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe
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Picture from Facebook of Maltese Maritime Squadron P62.
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Originally posted by na grohmití View PostLooks like you don't get his point at all, in any way."We will hold out until our last bullet is spent. Could do with some whiskey"
Radio transmission, siege of Jadotville DR Congo. September 1961.
Illegitimi non carborundum
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Medsailor clearly explains why Aoife is not yet ready to enter service in the med. Herald answers by saying he gets his point but wonders why isn't Aoife ready to enter service in the med.
While you are at it, any chance you could get rid of Medsailor's premoderation before he returns to Malta for good? It is clear from his posts he is genuine (unlike other bluffers on this site, who got past premoderation by posting lots of AIS updates).For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Good luck with P62. The important thing is to know your ship's systems, especially how to respond to alarms and potential shutdowns. Starting at the bow it is routine to be familiar with operating the docking and anchoring equipment and ensure anchor cables are measured and clenched. Do the same checks with boats and cranes. Get familiar with Compass, Radar, and Communication systems, including responding to Gyro alarms. Ensure knowledge of pumping, sewage, fuel handling, FW and ballasting systems is not just in one head. Try and make out a Sea Trials check list. Ensure reasonable Voyage spares. One or two Irish technical NCO's secunded for the voyage would be a confidence booster. Lastly somebody must take the authority to say " We are good to Go".
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