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Post by mybidness459 on Nov 27, 2017 20:13:25 GMT -8
Update on Carrier Princess.
As of 3:15 pm this afternoon she is tied up at Seaspan Duke Point. I spotted her from the Bowen Queen today. Now she is not in dock, but appears to be tied to something other than the dock. I was on Gabriola ferry.
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Post by Neil on Nov 27, 2017 21:58:20 GMT -8
Update on Carrier Princess. As of 3:15 pm this afternoon she is tied up at Seaspan Duke Point. I spotted her from the Bowen Queen today. Now she is not in dock, but appears to be tied to something other than the dock. I was on Gabriola ferry. That was reported on the BC Nautical History facebook site on Nov. 10th, but it wasn't noted here. She's done. |
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Post by mybidness459 on Nov 28, 2017 14:09:12 GMT -8
So, What is the plan with her then. Are they using her as a breakwater Or going to Scrap her. Why would Seaspan take her from the River to Duke Point?
You can see the carrier in this picture, Just look off the Stern of the Queen of Coquitlam along the shore, you may need to zoom in the picture.
www.flickr.com/photos/123779583@N06/38635890926/
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Post by Chris City on Nov 28, 2017 17:43:26 GMT -8
So, What is the plan with her then. Are they using her as a breakwater Or going to Scrap her. Why would Seaspan take her from the River to Duke Point?
You can see the carrier in this picture, Just look off the Stern of the Queen of Coquitlam along the shore, you may need to zoom in the picture.
www.flickr.com/photos/123779583@N06/38635890926/
If nobody buys her she'll be scrapped I imagine. There isn't room at Tilbury for her. |
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Post by kampuniform on Nov 30, 2017 23:09:26 GMT -8
So, What is the plan with her then. Are they using her as a breakwater Or going to Scrap her. Why would Seaspan take her from the River to Duke Point?
You can see the carrier in this picture, Just look off the Stern of the Queen of Coquitlam along the shore, you may need to zoom in the picture.
www.flickr.com/photos/123779583@N06/38635890926/
They needed to use the LO berth #5 at Tilbury. The Greg is still active, and keeping her in a BTU when she's not in service is not efficient, as it creates a logistical problem getting the crews around.
The Carrier is chock-a-block with asbestos, so no one will want to touch her with a barge pole. As well, she's in very bad state, as they decided to run her into the ground during her final years.
A pity, because she was once the flagship of our old motley fleet.
Personally, I don't think that Seaspan will survive, as it is following the Garbage Can model of organizational choice to the letter.
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Post by kampuniform on Nov 30, 2017 23:32:00 GMT -8
If you want an insight into Seaspan, have a look at the Glassdoor reviews. Poisonous/degrading work environment with inexperienced management, etc. Not a good mix. However, if you are comically ineffectual, nothing will bar your advancement.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 1, 2017 7:33:02 GMT -8
If you want an insight into Seaspan, have a look at the Glassdoor reviews. Poisonous/degrading work environment with inexperienced management, etc. Not a good mix. However, if you are comically ineffectual, nothing will bar your advancement. Do you have a web-link to "Glassdoor Reviews" or at least an explanation of what this is? Just curious. |
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Post by kampuniform on Dec 1, 2017 17:05:35 GMT -8
If you want an insight into Seaspan, have a look at the Glassdoor reviews. Poisonous/degrading work environment with inexperienced management, etc. Not a good mix. However, if you are comically ineffectual, nothing will bar your advancement. Do you have a web-link to "Glassdoor Reviews" or at least an explanation of what this is? Just curious. Just do a search for "Glassdoor Seaspan Reviews". The rest follows readily. |
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Post by Neil on Dec 1, 2017 17:36:06 GMT -8
Do you have a web-link to "Glassdoor Reviews" or at least an explanation of what this is? Just curious. Just do a search for "Glassdoor Seaspan Reviews". The rest follows readily. Not quite... you get a preview, but you have to sign up to see all the reviews. I think it's kind of like 'rate my doctor'... most of the people are moved to post because of negative feelings. |
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Post by kampuniform on Dec 2, 2017 12:20:40 GMT -8
Just do a search for "Glassdoor Seaspan Reviews". The rest follows readily. Not quite... you get a preview, but you have to sign up to see all the reviews. I think it's kind of like 'rate my doctor'... most of the people are moved to post because of negative feelings. Oh my, that sounds like a well nigh impossible task to "sign-up"!
How you think has no statistical bearing on facts, and there is a sub set of individuals on the earth who see any negativity as a form of confrontation to be avoided, or refuted without evidence, to assuage some developmental deficiency.
Here's a head's-up, chief:
Most would leave Seaspan if presented with a legitimate option.
Sorry if that is a challenge concept, but it is a challenge that isn't mine to bear.
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Post by Neil on Dec 2, 2017 13:13:53 GMT -8
Not quite... you get a preview, but you have to sign up to see all the reviews. I think it's kind of like 'rate my doctor'... most of the people are moved to post because of negative feelings. Oh my, that sounds like a well nigh impossible task to "sign-up"!
How you think has no statistical bearing on facts, and there is a sub set of individuals on the earth who see any negativity as a form of confrontation to be avoided, or refuted without evidence, to assuage some developmental deficiency.
Here's a head's-up, chief:
Most would leave Seaspan if presented with a legitimate option.
Sorry if that is a challenge concept, but it is a challenge that isn't mine to bear.
I was referring to what I think is a reality; review type websites, whether they be about employers, restaurants, doctors or whatever, tend to attract more negative comments than positive, since people in general seem to be more motivated to speak up when dissatisfied with something. I think your snide reply was uncalled for. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 2, 2017 14:09:17 GMT -8
Not quite... you get a preview, but you have to sign up to see all the reviews. I think it's kind of like 'rate my doctor'... most of the people are moved to post because of negative feelings. Oh my, that sounds like a well nigh impossible task to "sign-up"!
How you think has no statistical bearing on facts, and there is a sub set of individuals on the earth who see any negativity as a form of confrontation to be avoided, or refuted without evidence, to assuage some developmental deficiency.
Here's a head's-up, chief:
Most would leave Seaspan if presented with a legitimate option.
Sorry if that is a challenge concept, but it is a challenge that isn't mine to bear.
Under the category of trying to figure out a poster's agenda and style, this here is a bit interesting. Obviously a bias against a company, with posts that started with vague references, and now to what I'd call an unhelpful and unfriendly style. Just the style that I try to avoid as much as possible. So if you'd like this to be a productive discussion, please be helpful in your comments, give enough reasons/facts/background to support your assertions, and assume that people will be interested in what you have to say. And expect that people will ask you questions, and so be ready to provide responses that are more than just "here, look this up." We do things in a clear and friendly way here. And we have a lot of fun doing it. If this isn't your style, then perhaps the time is right to set up a "Seaspan Ferries Sux" Facebook group. |
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 8, 2017 22:13:28 GMT -8
Seaspan Reliant passing Georgina Point Light @ the north entrance to Active Pass. 8 November 2017 I have seen & photographed the Seaspan Swift several times since she arrived in BC waters about a year ago, but until November the 8th I had not yet seen her slightly younger sister. This opportunity came late in the day as it was getting dark. It was a chance for me to test out the image quality I would get from my new camera at ISO 4000. Do we have a 'class' name for these boats? The Turkish class?  © WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on Flickr
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 17, 2017 20:51:45 GMT -8
Two more shots of the Seaspan Swift, one of Seaspan's new 'big boats'. Both of these were taken on the morning of 8 November 2017 while loading was underway at Seaspan's Swartz Bay facility. 
Both photos © WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on Flickr |
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 31, 2018 12:01:02 GMT -8
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Post by mybidness459 on Jan 31, 2018 15:14:01 GMT -8
Thanx for the update Ferryman
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Post by mybidness459 on Feb 9, 2018 14:55:52 GMT -8
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Post by Chris City on Feb 9, 2018 23:08:51 GMT -8
Swift is in refit so they "unretired" Carrier again. |
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Post by mybidness459 on Feb 10, 2018 14:22:18 GMT -8
Any word on the other New LNG vessels that Seaspan was thinking of building?
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Post by Dane on Feb 10, 2018 16:48:40 GMT -8
What's their longer term plan if they need to "unretire" a boat to maintain services? Seems bizarre.
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Post by Chris City on Feb 10, 2018 21:16:27 GMT -8
Any word on the other New LNG vessels that Seaspan was thinking of building? Haven't heard anything new yet. Can't keep using Carrier though, she's in rough shape. |
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Post by mybidness459 on Feb 11, 2018 14:25:17 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 11, 2018 15:53:57 GMT -8
Why would they get rid of the Taglu and keep the Carrier? Seaspan Ferries never actually had the Arctic Taglu. She was on lease from another owner, at the time that Seaspan acquired the old Van Isle Tug & Barge fleet. She was always just a charter tug. I guess that the charter was up. |
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Post by mybidness459 on Feb 11, 2018 17:14:30 GMT -8
Okay, makes sense.
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Post by WettCoast on Feb 17, 2018 21:41:11 GMT -8
The Seaspan Swift heading up the Fraser River with freight from Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. These photos were taken on November 10th, 2017, from near Steveston. This was a short time after the former BC Ferry Queen of Nanaimo passed down the river for the last time. 
Both photos © WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on Flickr |
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