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  • Originally posted by ancientmariner View Post
    The privatisation of key state facilities/provisions has led to a dilution of availability, often controlled by entities, outside the country, and with a different agenda. Strategic infrastructure needs to be in control of the State. Every Navy should, within it's own territory, have ports of refuge in order to create reserves and/or move assets. The rush to turn historic ports into Office, accommodation, and leisure hubs, without making adequate alternative provisions for marine traffic is an illustration of the Agenda pursued by others not properly controlled
    Announced today that Brittany Ferries is pulling out of Ringaskiddy and terminating the Cork- Santander Route. They are moving to Rosslare with a service to Brittany. Basically Ringaskiddy is in the wrong place for them for access to onward routes. Ships still anchoring off the port waiting for berths. We must get on with Ports development other than solo runs by consortium's wishes. We are doomed as a trading Nation if the Government doesn't take charge of our Maritime future.

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    • Originally posted by ancientmariner View Post
      Announced today that Brittany Ferries is pulling out of Ringaskiddy and terminating the Cork- Santander Route. They are moving to Rosslare with a service to Brittany. Basically Ringaskiddy is in the wrong place for them for access to onward routes. Ships still anchoring off the port waiting for berths. We must get on with Ports development other than solo runs by consortium's wishes. We are doomed as a trading Nation if the Government doesn't take charge of our Maritime future.
      They are keeping the Seasonal weekend Cork - Roscoff service on the Pont-Aven, its the "economy" service (that would be mainly used by freight) to Spain and Roscoff thats moving to Rosslare.
      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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      • That was the earner. Tourists want holiday value and to travel in comfort. Rolling freight want reliability. Brittany ferries Economie offered neither. Combined with a will they/won't they for the road upgrade, and the ferry terminal being in the middle of a building site for the last 2 years, didn't help getting good reviews on trip advisor.
        There are other plans for a cork to spain link, but they are just that and expectations need to be realistic. Putting a vessel with few onboard passenger facilities on a 20 hour crossing suits nobody.
        For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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        • More like twenty six and a half hours sailing time to Santander , the Visentini class of vessel may not be every ones cup of tea but I have done a few trips on several of them and found them to be pretty good and solid at sea , little or no noise or vibration in the accommodation area as well. I'm looking forward to sailing to Bilbao as it means one hour less driving to my destination in France .
          Last edited by Laners; 30 January 2020, 22:16.
          Don't spit in my Bouillabaisse .

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          • Apparently the proposed Cork to spain route will go to Vigo.
            For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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            • Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post
              Apparently the proposed Cork to spain route will go to Vigo.
              I doubt it will happen , if there was freight traffic to support it then Brittany Ferries would have stayed as they were . The vessel that is being talked about for this Vigo service Rizhao Orient would also be an Economy style service and has been sitting in China for a few years .
              Last edited by Laners; 30 January 2020, 22:48.
              Don't spit in my Bouillabaisse .

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              • Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post
                Apparently the proposed Cork to spain route will go to Vigo.
                Vigo will be a whole new ball game, the port is well south of Cape Villano and Cape Finisterre. The south going traffic zone is almost 25nm offshore unless passenger ships are allowed transit the Internal traffic Zone (ITZ). It would be an ocean voyage from Cork to Vigo through the Bay of Biscay requiring a well appointed ship to cope with the winter passages.

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                • Originally posted by Laners View Post
                  I doubt it will happen , if there was freight traffic to support it then Brittany Ferries would have stayed as they were . The vessel that is being talked about for this Vigo service Rizhao Orient would also be an Economy style service and has been sitting in China for a few years .
                  Brittany specifically shifted after talking to haulage companies about their requirements.

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                  • Originally posted by Graylion View Post
                    Brittany specifically shifted after talking to haulage companies about their requirements.
                    Correct , which means where is the haulage traffic to support a route to Vigo , and remember freight is the bread and butter of any such ferry service not the few months of tourist season .
                    Don't spit in my Bouillabaisse .

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                    • Originally posted by Laners View Post
                      Correct , which means where is the haulage traffic to support a route to Vigo , and remember freight is the bread and butter of any such ferry service not the few months of tourist season .
                      There is something not quite right with the handling of ships at Cork port. Yesterday there were 6 ships waiting for berths, 2 at anchor in the harbour roads, and 4 anchored outside , south of Roches point. Delay or demurrage is a cost that has to be borne by somebody.

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                      • What type? There are still 2 container berths at Tivoli, but they rarely go to lay by. No shortage of quays upriver on the jetties. The only delay is if they are still doing dredging in the ringaskiddy basin.
                        Could it be they just got here early, expecting weather conditions to be worse for the time of year?
                        For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                        • Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post
                          What type? There are still 2 container berths at Tivoli, but they rarely go to lay by. No shortage of quays upriver on the jetties. The only delay is if they are still doing dredging in the ringaskiddy basin.
                          Could it be they just got here early, expecting weather conditions to be worse for the time of year?
                          Hell I've seen some that lay off the harbour mouth but never enter the harbour at all.

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                          • Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post
                            What type? There are still 2 container berths at Tivoli, but they rarely go to lay by. No shortage of quays upriver on the jetties. The only delay is if they are still doing dredging in the ringaskiddy basin.
                            Could it be they just got here early, expecting weather conditions to be worse for the time of year?
                            Don't think so , this has been the trend for some time. The four outside included a 1000 tonne little bulker for City Quays , the others were one container ship and two large bulker type. I think the problem is berthage and handling associated with the port fragmentation.

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                            • Very odd to see a container vessel waiting. Very costly too, they run on a very tight schedule. Waiting for Tide?
                              For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                              • Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post
                                Very odd to see a container vessel waiting. Very costly too, they run on a very tight schedule. Waiting for Tide?
                                Shortage of pilots?

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