Zaandam and Rotterdam Situation (merged topics starting March 22, 2020)

[Vict0riann]

[SedNabokos]

7 minutes ago, SedNabokos said:

The YouTube feed is streaming again

And offline again 🤔

[Vict0riann]

Racing each other home.

[Stakeout]

will the USCG ship do an escort of the Zaandam thru the 'cut' toward Gatun Lake.. we shall see

 

Edited March 30, 2020 by Stakeout

[Copper10-8]

Just now, Stakeout said:

will the USCG ship do an escort of the Zaandam thru the 'cut' toward Gatun Lake.. we shall see

 

Nope; she - USCGC Northland (WMEC-904) - is lined up for Pedro Miguel, going towards the Pacific

[Essiesmom]

She will soon sneak into the left center of this cam/frame:

https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/Webcams/miraflores.html

 

Then you will be able to see her in the channel passing the Pedro Miguel Locks on this cam:

https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/Webcams/miraflores.html

[Stakeout]

I will guess on this.. should be able to see the Zaandam underway pretty soon from the Pedro Miquel Locks webcam as it makes its way toward the Centennial Bridge     https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/Webcams/cerro-luisa.html

[Stakeout]

3 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

Nope; she - USCGC Northland (WMEC-904) - is lined up for Pedro Miguel, going towards the Pacific

was just a thought

[Vict0riann]

Rottie heading into the lock.

[Copper10-8]

Rotterdam coming into view for the 1st chamber of the Cocoli Locks

 

https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/Webcams/cocoli.html

[SedNabokos]

9 minutes ago, Stakeout said:

should be able to see the Zaandam underway pretty soon from the Pedro Miquel Locks webcam

 

Yes, visible now

 

[Essiesmom]

Passing Pedro Miguel

 

[Stakeout]

passing by Pedro Miquel in the FAST lane

 

 

[Vict0riann]

As Mr. Ashford said - they are traveling in tandem.

 

[Jujuju2]

I am watching Rotterdam in real time.  This is SO cool!  And happy, very happy.

 

[Jujuju2]

I must be the only one watching.  It seems to go very fast from this point on.  This is Rotterdam IN the lock in live time.  Zaandam is already through!

 

I cannot imagine the joy and relief on both ships.  

[Essiesmom]

Not the only one.

 

[canadianbear]

3 minutes ago, Jujuju2 said:

I must be the only one watching.  It seems to go very fast from this point on.  This is Rotterdam IN the lock in live time.  Zaandam is already through!

 

I cannot imagine the joy and relief on both ships.  

I’m watching!   I agree-I’m sure everyone on board are so happy and I hope the rest of the journey goes smoothly for them.
 

 

[HAL Sailer]

2 minutes ago, Jujuju2 said:

I must be the only one watching.

 

I'm still watching with you. Burning the midnight+ oil in Michigan. And wishing the Zaandam & Rotterdam continued safe passage.

[Jujuju2]

Yay!!!  It's quite thrilling, isn't it?

 

[Copper10-8]

Zaandam already out of the "Cut" and past Gamboa

[Vict0riann]

Water level is rising in the lock

 

[Vict0riann]

Copper, which locks will "the girls" go through at the Atlantic end?  Or will they sit in the Gatun Lake overnight?

[Essiesmom]

2 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

Zaandam already out of the "Cut" and past Gamboa

Exceeding the speed limit?  I seldom see anyone doing more than 8kt and she is doing 15.5.  EM

[AV8rix]

1 minute ago, Essiesmom said:

Exceeding the speed limit?  I seldom see anyone doing more than 8kt and she is doing 15.5.  EM

Yeah,  that also startled me on AIS.  Done full transit 3 times and don't EVER remember speeds like that.