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Doug
 Post subject: Re: Seen in the Bay
PostPosted: 15 Jun 2012, 14:54 
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Simonstown Naval Harbour is really a wonderful splash of colour at present. The Varada Queen also visiting today.

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Doug wrote:
Simonstown Naval Harbour is really a wonderful splash of colour at present. The Varada Queen also visiting today.


Is that production platform still out there?
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 Post subject: Re: Seen in the Bay
PostPosted: 15 Jun 2012, 16:32 
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Yep still there....and it appears that the Varada Queen is the tug escorting/on station with same at present. Tug sailed again late afternoon to join this vessel.
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 Post subject: Re: Seen in the Bay
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Doug wrote:
Yep still there....and it appears that the Varada Queen is the tug escorting/on station with same at present. Tug sailed again late afternoon to join this vessel.


Thanks Doug - I see she is listed as an "anchor handling vessel/tug". That usually implies association with oil rigs and the like. But with all these generator breakdowns I should open a generator repair facility!
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 Post subject: Re: Seen in the Bay
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The Bay is kinda busy again...and I could not believe my eyes this morning to find the new SA Agulhas II passing by.

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 Post subject: Re: Seen in the Bay
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The Bay is kinda busy again...and I could not believe my eyes this morning to find the new SA Agulhas II passing by.


I wonder what the first reports of transit of the roaring forties and the furious fifties will be like. She looks like she can rock and roll like a sixties go-go girl on pot.
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 Post subject: Re: Seen in the Bay
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I wonder what the first reports of transit of the roaring forties and the furious fifties will be like. She looks like she can rock and roll like a sixties go-go girl on pot.


Eugene...your description is better than a photograph. :lol: :wink:
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Neat catches Doug :smt023

I must thank you .. you have subsequently save me a small fortune in petrol ... I no longer drive aimlessly to the bay in search of ships ... \:D/ :smt023 :D

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... She looks like she can rock and roll like a sixties go-go girl on pot.
:lol: :lol: :lol:

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Kremlin wrote:
Neat catches Doug :smt023

I must thank you .. you have subsequently save me a small fortune in petrol ... I no longer drive aimlessly to the bay in search of ships ... \:D/ :smt023 :D

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... She looks like she can rock and roll like a sixties go-go girl on pot.
:lol: :lol: :lol:


http://ports.co.za/news/news_2012_06_15_01.php

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 Post subject: Re: Seen in the Bay
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SA Agulhas II currently 'anchored' off on far side of the bay (Gordons Bay/Rooi-Els) with the Varada Queen if anyone wanting a photographic outing.
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Doug wrote:
SA Agulhas II currently 'anchored' off on far side of the bay (Gordons Bay/Rooi-Els) with the Varada Queen if anyone wanting a photographic outing.


hope her generators are ok :D
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I'm really disappointed in you guys. Not a single picture of the icebergs in False Bay.
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I'm really disappointed in you guys. Not a single picture of the icebergs in False Bay.


I think the only ice there is the ice in your brandy and coke Eugene, he he he :D

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 Post subject: Re: Seen in the Bay
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I think the only ice there is the ice in your brandy and coke Eugene, he he he


Even my pet polar bear has gone somewhere warmer for the winter - like Antarctica. Have a queue of brass monkeys outside all needing my brazing services.
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Have a queue of brass monkeys outside all needing my brazing services.


Hope you have the b@lls for it! :smt023
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