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Post by FNS on May 3, 2018 15:57:31 GMT -8
The SPIRIT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA has her pilot order. |
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Post by grk on May 3, 2018 16:59:01 GMT -8
Additional to the above is the River pilot is boarding at 2230 at Sandheads. The ship did suffer some damage during her canal transit, and part of the rubbing streak has been damaged, and temporary pilot ladder torn off.
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Post by WettCoast on May 3, 2018 17:53:34 GMT -8
It is my understanding that there are BC Ferries crew on board the SoBC right now, including some senior officers. So, can anyone tell me why pilots are required?
It appears to me that in cases like this the requirement should be waved.
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Post by Scott on May 3, 2018 18:07:47 GMT -8
It is my understanding that there are BC Ferries crew on board the SoBC right now, including some senior officers. So, can anyone tell me why pilots are required? It appears to me that in cases like this the requirement should be waved. Redwise was contracted for the ship move to/from Poland. Thus, she is under the command of the Redwise crew. |
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Post by WettCoast on May 3, 2018 18:25:14 GMT -8
It is my understanding that there are BC Ferries crew on board the SoBC right now, including some senior officers. So, can anyone tell me why pilots are required? It appears to me that in cases like this the requirement should be waved. Redwise was contracted for the ship move to/from Poland. Thus, she is under the command of the Redwise crew. BC Ferries crew are for all intents & purposes, just passengers? |
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Post by Scott on May 3, 2018 19:24:48 GMT -8
Redwise was contracted for the ship move to/from Poland. Thus, she is under the command of the Redwise crew. BC Ferries crew are for all intents & purposes, just passengers? They're passengers who are actively preparing their ship for its return to service. |
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Post by WettCoast on May 3, 2018 19:46:02 GMT -8
BC Ferries crew are for all intents & purposes, just passengers? They're passengers who are actively preparing their ship for its return to service. Are they preparing Sunshine Breakfasts & putting them in the deep freeze for when I come south again? |
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Post by grk on May 4, 2018 1:48:36 GMT -8
At 03:00 Friday morning SOBC is off Coos Bay Oregon, and I am sure she is capable of arriving much earlier than 18:30 on Saturday. I suspect the agent will advise the vessel to "run slow" once in the calmer waters of Juan de Fuca should the 18:30 order remain in place. It would appear that the "tidal/current window" for the Fraser River is the factor delaying her arrival. Those making the decisions are going to examine the situation on Friday afternoon. Keep an eye on the PPA web site for possible changes.
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 4, 2018 5:44:40 GMT -8
Redwise was contracted for the ship move to/from Poland. Thus, she is under the command of the Redwise crew. BC Ferries crew are for all intents & purposes, just passengers? haha, a funny way to look at a normal 3rd party ship delivery. |
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Post by FNS on May 5, 2018 5:43:55 GMT -8
The SPIRIT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA is within range of the Race Rocks cam: www.racerocks.ca |
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Post by FNS on May 5, 2018 6:24:21 GMT -8
A decent capture of the SPIRIT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA from Race Rocks this morning. |
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Post by FNS on May 5, 2018 7:00:53 GMT -8
Now standing outside of Victoria. |
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Post by grk on May 5, 2018 8:10:20 GMT -8
SOBC is anchored at Constance Bank off the Victoria waterfront. I live in James Bay and work right on the waterfront and this is the first time I have ever seen a BC Ferry use Constance Bank! I am not at work today, but it would appear that she will await her original order time for pilots at Victoria and the Fraser river. The current "window" for the river opens at 23:00 and Smit tugs will assist in berting her. Redwise and the Pilot are leaving nothing to chance in hiring the tugs.
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Post by FNS on May 5, 2018 8:28:38 GMT -8
One more set of pics to offer from Race Rocks: MV COHO meets the "Homecoming Spirit". |
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Post by futureferrydriver on May 5, 2018 12:41:25 GMT -8
IIRC it was previously mentioned that the pilot order is for 18:30. Does that mean its safe to assume SoBC will be anchored off of Vic until around then (alternative question; what time do we expect her to be moving again?). Trying to figure out how quickly I need to get downtown if I want to catch a glimpse!
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Post by grk on May 5, 2018 12:52:22 GMT -8
I would imagine she will heave the anchor about 17:30 and move over to the boarding station.
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Post by FNS on May 5, 2018 19:19:00 GMT -8
The SPIRIT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA received her pilot right on time at 1830PDT and weighed anchor shortly then after.
She's past Turn Point now.
When she arrives at Deas later tonight, her crew won't be able to leave the ship as freely as they would normally do right after making fast to the slip. Can you guess why?
Might be a first for this ship.
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Post by dave2 on May 5, 2018 20:17:19 GMT -8
The SPIRIT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA received her pilot right on time at 1830PDT and weighed anchor shortly then after.
She's past Turn Point now.
When she arrives at Deas later tonight, her crew won't be able to leave the ship as freely as they would normally do right after making fast to the slip. Can you guess why?
Might be a first for this ship.
Does the crew have to clear customs? |
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Post by FNS on May 5, 2018 20:30:13 GMT -8
The SPIRIT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA received her pilot right on time at 1830PDT and weighed anchor shortly then after.
She's past Turn Point now.
When she arrives at Deas later tonight, her crew won't be able to leave the ship as freely as they would normally do right after making fast to the slip. Can you guess why?
Might be a first for this ship.
Does the crew have to clear customs? You, most likely, have the right answer.
She'll be passing Tsawwassen shortly.
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Post by terrybc on May 5, 2018 20:45:25 GMT -8
Most likely CBSA will meet them just upon docking at Deas Dock for ship clearance.
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Post by terrybc on May 5, 2018 21:06:07 GMT -8
2200 abeam with Tsawwassen Terminal. ETA for Sanheads now revised to 2215
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Post by terrybc on May 5, 2018 22:21:21 GMT -8
2310 Abeam with Steveston Harbour
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Post by terrybc on May 5, 2018 23:12:04 GMT -8
0010 Spirit of BC is all tied up at Deas Dock. Gdansk to Dead Dock voyage has come to a end
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Post by FNS on May 6, 2018 1:06:51 GMT -8
0010 Spirit of BC is all tied up at Deas Dock. Gdansk to Dead Dock voyage has come to a end Not quite yet. Two tugs are still in the area at Deas as of 0200PDT. SMIT HUNTER and SMIT CHINOOK. When they leave, I'll declare that the voyage would then come to an end. |
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Post by FNS on May 6, 2018 5:54:41 GMT -8
The tugs have done their work and secured the last of the mooring lines. I guess it takes a while to moor a 560-foot ferry in that confined space at Deas. We will timestamp the arrival of the SOBC at 0440PDT this morning.
WELCOME HOME, MV SPIRIT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA!
Now, it's time to get her ready, restock everything, and get started with the crew training. Then, reintroduce her to the riders on the TSA-SWB run. |
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