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Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostLast edited by ancientmariner; 10 October 2020, 10:48.
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Rosslare was used for a Medal parade in recent years for one of the Med Operations. Having it in Rosslare, on a Saturday meant the Minister for state didn't have to leave his constituency, and he'd be all over the local papers with the well turned out Navy Folk.
To hell with GoH and the all the families though, who had to travel to the arse end of Ireland on a Saturday morning to polish a Parish Pump Politician's ego. Nearest hotel 20 miles away, no worthwhile dining facility capable of catering for large crowds nearby.
Pretty sure the ship had to move off the berth as soon as the next ferry was due.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmiti View PostRosslare was used for a Medal parade in recent years for one of the Med Operations. Having it in Rosslare, on a Saturday meant the Minister for state didn't have to leave his constituency, and he'd be all over the local papers with the well turned out Navy Folk.
To hell with GoH and the all the families though, who had to travel to the arse end of Ireland on a Saturday morning to polish a Parish Pump Politician's ego. Nearest hotel 20 miles away, no worthwhile dining facility capable of catering for large crowds nearby.
Pretty sure the ship had to move off the berth as soon as the next ferry was due.
They find the facility suitable for all aspects of construction and assembly of wind Turbines with access for super cranes and an adjacent drydock. They also promote the New Bremore East Coast deepwater port. In the overall it will be harder for the Navy to drydock it's ships ASAP rather join the queue. The other interesting thing is that the self built Roadstone port off Arklow must be still available for development.Last edited by ancientmariner; 10 October 2020, 13:08.
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I remember seeing one of the P40s bearthed at the old Seacat berth in Rosslare, when I travelled on a night sailing from there a few years ago.It was the year of fire...the year of destruction...the year we took back what was ours.
It was the year of rebirth...the year of great sadness...the year of pain...and the year of joy.
It was a new age...It was the end of history.
It was the year everything changed.
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Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostLooking at a "Nationwide" programme on the development of Irish Airports, principally Dublin's Terminal Building and Runway system, the usual suspect turned up who also founded ISL and it's fleet, and provided it with a drydock in Cork-SEAN LEMASS. I am sure that our National infrastructure at any level will never be provided unless driven by Government supported projects. Port's designed for exclusive needs tend to die suddenly when the materials associated shift elsewhere or die out. Just an aside in 32 years of navy we never used Rosslare " no berth available". Too many Ports are being re-jigged to suit private enterprise. Just in case somebody mentions it. Rosslare was used during the Aer Lingus Tuskar disaster.
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Originally posted by sofa View PostYou have anchored the sweepers in the harbour in the eighties if I recall.?
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Originally posted by CTU View PostI remember seeing one of the P40s bearthed at the old Seacat berth in Rosslare, when I travelled on a night sailing from there a few years ago.
I was alongside Rosslare overnight on many occasions on the P40s and P22.
Rare that we were required to move for commercial vessels.
Most of times on P40s was the Fishermans Berth
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Larger ship moved onto USA-Cork route.
Independent Container Line (ICL) ‘Independent Quest’ arriving into #Corkharbour. This vessel has more capacity than the previous vessel servicing the direct route from Cork to the US. Great to see confidence in this service from importers and exporters. Footage by @captainbob76 pic.twitter.com/swyx3jJmfg
— Port of Cork #Keepingtheshowontheroad (@PortofCork) October 17, 2020For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmiti View PostLarger ship moved onto USA-Cork route.
Independent Container Line (ICL) ‘Independent Quest’ arriving into #Corkharbour. This vessel has more capacity than the previous vessel servicing the direct route from Cork to the US. Great to see confidence in this service from importers and exporters. Footage by @captainbob76 pic.twitter.com/swyx3jJmfg
— Port of Cork #Keepingtheshowontheroad (@PortofCork) October 17, 2020Don't spit in my Bouillabaisse .
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Originally posted by Laners View PostOr maybe she had to ship a lot of containers from Antwerp and Portsmouth to the US, her other ports before Cork .
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Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostLooking at a "Nationwide" programme on the development of Irish Airports, principally Dublin's Terminal Building and Runway system, the usual suspect turned up who also founded ISL and it's fleet, and provided it with a drydock in Cork-SEAN LEMASS. I am sure that our National infrastructure at any level will never be provided unless driven by Government supported projects. Port's designed for exclusive needs tend to die suddenly when the materials associated shift elsewhere or die out. Just an aside in 32 years of navy we never used Rosslare " no berth available". Too many Ports are being re-jigged to suit private enterprise. Just in case somebody mentions it. Rosslare was used during the Aer Lingus Tuskar disaster.
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Originally posted by DeV View PostIncreased capacity is a good thing
How much did the Port Authority pay for the land bank at Ringaskiddy. Were the DOD compensated for the loss of the land adjacent to Black Prince pier, where Ringaskiddy now stands. Who owns all of the Harbour lands still in control of Port Authority and does the STATE have any say in its good order and use. Finally who is to gain financially for the Tivoli Development and additionally the Marino Point terminal.
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Fantastic to see this happening. Given our history with Appledore, it would be nice to see someday an Irish naval vessel fabricated in Appledore, then assembled and fitted out in the historic H&W.
The wait is over!
— Harland & Wolff (@Harland_Wolff1) November 12, 2020
We're proud to release our highly anticipated Harland & Wolff short film.#MadeinBelfast #MadeinAppledore pic.twitter.com/HAwRLz6SuoFor now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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[QUOTE=na grohmiti;482065]Fantastic to see this happening. Given our history with Appledore, it would be nice to see someday an Irish naval vessel fabricated in Appledore, then assembled and fitted out in the historic H&W.
Yes. We should use an all island approach if we can reach a working relationship with HW workers.
The IRISH MARITIME DIRECTOTATE is doing a review into total maritime area infrastructure covering all key areas. There is an info document on facebook and a link requesting comment before 11th December. I have made a submission on the first 4 CORE key areas as the remainder are communications and interlinking of actors. Perhaps others might make a submission.
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