Cypman Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I would consider that any vessel with such "rogue" computer inputs as rumoured here would have been most unlikely to have received approval from the marine authorities to operate in the first place. This would therefore suggest that the current problem is more likely to have been a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lxxx Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I would consider that any vessel with such "rogue" computer inputs as rumoured here would have been most unlikely to have received approval from the marine authorities to operate in the first place. This would therefore suggest that the current problem is more likely to have been a new one. I'm presuming the marine authorities don't do daily checks and it's probably an annual M.O.T. Any issues wouldn't be picked up until the next routine inspection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I would consider that any vessel with such "rogue" computer inputs as rumoured here would have been most unlikely to have received approval from the marine authorities to operate in the first place. This would therefore suggest that the current problem is more likely to have been a new one. Just rename it MV HAL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweek Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 "Damaged Manannan to remain out of action until Sunday"...at best back Sunday. http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/damaged-manannan-to-remain-out-of-action-until-sunday-1-7825544 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sausage Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Very reliably informed that the computer systems completely freezing up/shutting down while the engines are still running leaving the crew with very little control has happened on a fair few occasions.....makes the trip more exciting doesn't it !! This makes it sounds like a suicide boat. Its like randomly putting a blindfold over the eyes of the pilot every now and then. Assuming this is true, have you been very reliably informed that they are trying to fix the problem or has it been a case of "well no-one's died yet, so what's the problem?" Im afraid I wasn't given information on whether the issue itself had been resolved, so cant say either way if its a historical or ongoing problem...just that this serious electronic failure was something that the senior crew had dealt with on a number of occasions.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmans Mate Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 The steamracket- where booking your ferry is just the start . . . Of the nightmare !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Very reliably informed that the computer systems completely freezing up/shutting down while the engines are still running leaving the crew with very little control has happened on a fair few occasions.....makes the trip more exciting doesn't it !! This makes it sounds like a suicide boat. Its like randomly putting a blindfold over the eyes of the pilot every now and then. Assuming this is true, have you been very reliably informed that they are trying to fix the problem or has it been a case of "well no-one's died yet, so what's the problem?" Im afraid I wasn't given information on whether the issue itself had been resolved, so cant say either way if its a historical or ongoing problem...just that this serious electronic failure was something that the senior crew had dealt with on a number of occasions.... For me the issue is not just about the damage repair, my concern is why/how did the master lose control of the vessel and why did they have (as alleged elsewhere) problems with the stabilizers after departing LPL? I'm more interested in the bigger picture that might suggest very serious engineering failures. The fast craft is turning into a not-so-fast craft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmans Mate Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Do I remember correctly something about the rackets previous owners insisting they had this vessel because they had a vested interest in the ship yard doing the conversion ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Do I remember correctly something about the rackets previous owners insisting they had this vessel because they had a vested interest in the ship yard doing the conversion ? Yes that was MacQuarrie... a foot in both camps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweek Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Do I remember correctly something about the rackets previous owners insisting they had this vessel because they had a vested interest in the ship yard doing the conversion ? Yes that was MacQuarrie... a foot in both camps. And another in the mouth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Steam Packet Captain spotted on his holidays https://imgur.com/ck2tdkT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Heading back to Douglas at 32 knots, past halfway. If you're going to Dublin this afternoon, get down to the Sea Terminal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweek Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Maybe don't stand on the pier just yet though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipper99 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Heading back to Douglas at 32 knots, past halfway. If you're going to Dublin this afternoon, get down to the Sea Terminal! You'll be in for a long wait Dougie. There isn't a Dublin sailing between now and May. There's a Belfast at mid day. After that it's Liverpool and Heysham ( when the Ben is off ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Heading back to Douglas at 32 knots, past halfway. If you're going to Dublin this afternoon, get down to the Sea Terminal! You'll be in for a long wait Dougie. There isn't a Dublin sailing between now and May. There's a Belfast at mid day. After that it's Liverpool and Heysham ( when the Ben is off ) Dublin, Belfast - it's all Irish to me! But thanks, anyway The good news is, she's arrived and getting ready to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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