Kiwi Kruzer Posted June 19, 2016 #26 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I thought I read somewhere that the Chinese had bought the port. Perhaps they will build a big pagoda.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 19, 2016 Author #27 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I thought I read somewhere that the Chinese had bought the port. Perhaps they will build a big pagoda.:rolleyes: They have but I think it's limited to the cargo side of operations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 19, 2016 #28 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I thought I read somewhere that the Chinese had bought the port. Perhaps they will build a big pagoda.:rolleyes: The terminal at Tianjin is very good, perhaps they should use that design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 19, 2016 #29 Share Posted June 19, 2016 They have but I think it's limited to the cargo side of operations.I really do not understand why Australia is so keen on selling key areas (and infrastructure) to internationals.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 19, 2016 Author #30 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I really do not understand why Australia is so keen on selling key areas (and infrastructure) to internationals.:( Strange isn't it, Darwin too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted June 19, 2016 #31 Share Posted June 19, 2016 If they are going to homeport Ovation of the Seas in Singapore for 6 mths, they could build a facility to handle a ship of that size , and homeport her in Newy..:rolleyes: for the other 6 mths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 19, 2016 #32 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Strange isn't it, Darwin too. Yes, seems short term gain overrides any long term plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 19, 2016 Author #33 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I was shocked that the million is only to put in new bollards to allow the ships to tie up and will still only allow ships up to about 3,500 PAX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 19, 2016 #34 Share Posted June 19, 2016 If they are going to homeport Ovation of the Seas in Singapore for 6 mths, they could build a facility to handle a ship of that size , and homeport her in Newy..:rolleyes: for the other 6 mths. It would be better if it was 6 months in Sydney and 6 months in Newcastle.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 19, 2016 #35 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I was shocked that the million is only to put in new bollards to allow the ships to tie up and will still only allow ships up to about 3,500 PAX. Perhaps they would also need to dredge for the large ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 19, 2016 Author #36 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Perhaps they would also need to dredge for the large ships. Nope no dredging needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grolsch Posted June 19, 2016 #37 Share Posted June 19, 2016 We get some large ships in to the port. Queen Elizabeth was here this year and she was pretty big. Not to mention the huge coal ships as well. BTW has P&O lifted it's ban over no decent terminal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted June 19, 2016 #38 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I read something recently that the berth depth would need to be taken down to 10m from about 8.5m. Radiance OTS has a draft of 8.5M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 19, 2016 Author #39 Share Posted June 19, 2016 We get some large ships in to the port. Queen Elizabeth was here this year and she was pretty big.Not to mention the huge coal ships as well. BTW has P&O lifted it's ban over no decent terminal? I thought P&O were here last season. By the way, given some discussion further up thread I love your location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 19, 2016 Author #40 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I read something recently that the berth depth would need to be taken down to 10m from about 8.5m. Radiance OTS has a draft of 8.5M. But the main Chanel depth is 15m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grolsch Posted June 19, 2016 #41 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I thought P&O were here last season. By the way, given some discussion further up thread I love your location. Yeah, great place to live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 19, 2016 Author #42 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Yeah, great place to live. I was referring to you calling it Newie. But only one spot better, it's called Wangi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 19, 2016 #43 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Nope no dredging needed. That is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 19, 2016 #44 Share Posted June 19, 2016 But the main Chanel depth is 15m. It would need to have depth at the dock as well though. But if as you said the big ships can get in, so why don't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 19, 2016 #45 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I was referring to you calling it Newie. But only one spot better, it's called Wangi. I know a few who wouldn't argue with that.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 19, 2016 Author #46 Share Posted June 19, 2016 It would need to have depth at the dock as well though. But if as you said the big ships can get in, so why don't they? My understanding is they can't securely tie up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 19, 2016 Author #47 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I know a few who wouldn't argue with that.:D Wonder who? Haven't seen them for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 19, 2016 #48 Share Posted June 19, 2016 My understanding is they can't securely tie up. Maybe they should put the bollards further down the dock, seems very short sighted to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 19, 2016 #49 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Wonder who? Haven't seen them for a while. They are all doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 19, 2016 Author #50 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Maybe they should put the bollards further down the dock, seems very short sighted to me. That's what this work is about new bollards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now