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Old 9th August 2021, 11:46
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I gathered that a speed limit was part of the conditions pending repairs.
She was max 12kt on the northbound.

So, something is wrong. The word "Bu****ed" comes to mind
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Old 9th August 2021, 12:23
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If she grounded as heavily aft as she appeared to be forward in the canal, trouble with the shaft maybe?
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If she grounded as heavily aft as she appeared to be forward in the canal, trouble with the shaft maybe?
I read that the ship was tempered with to make it more efficient while reducing maneuverability.
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Old 9th August 2021, 15:07
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I cannot think of any engineering approach to efficiency would materially affect her ability to manoeuvre responsively.

(Like for like of course, container ships of this size have a very large area exposed to the wind as ro-ros have large open vehicle decks which increase free surface problems in the event of some damages. If tankers trade was limited to water carriage there would be less risk of fire or pollution, should they be able to find bunkers).

Enabling technologies and designs address better somethings - efficiency/economy/an entirely new seabourn trade/purpose (well stimulation, windfarm servicing etc.). Regulations ensure only that the risks that go with the design are manageable not that they are fewer.
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Off Finisterre, speed 13.9 knots, course 178. Maybe Suez beckons for round 2!
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Old 10th August 2021, 07:54
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Just about to enter the Straits of Gibraltar, making 12+ knots.
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Old 15th August 2021, 08:43
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Old 15th August 2021, 12:15
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Old 16th August 2021, 08:29
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Now underway again at 12kt heading to Port Said. Arr 19/08.
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Old 16th August 2021, 09:13
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She will eventually get to a dry dock, probably Far East. The operators have no reason to keep the world informed about their plans. They don't care that a bunch of ageing old seagoing farts are interested in every move. (I put myself squarely in that group). Curiosity will keep me tuned in.
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Now what ??
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Old 19th August 2021, 21:04
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Here’s a clue…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ever-give...l?guccounter=1
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Old 20th August 2021, 10:59
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Currently back in the Suez Canal heading south, fingers crossed.
Ultimate destination for repairs will be Singapore.
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Old 21st August 2021, 16:45
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Cleared the Suez ok this time, now transiting the Red Sea at 11.5 ins and due in Quindao (Qingdao) on the the 17th. Sept.

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Slow cruise down Red Sea, good for oil consumption. At least the crew can see where they are going with no containers blocking the cabin windows.
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Passing Singapore @ 11kns
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Another vessel has caused problems in the canal, bulk carrier this time, Panama flag, no name though. Has anyone got further details?

ps Found her name, Coral Crystal.

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A quick Google suggests engine trouble around 53 KM mark, tuggged to bitter lakes without disrupting traffic, back under own power. (Courtesy FleetMon).
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Old 10th September 2021, 13:02
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Seems it has happened a couple of times recently:

Port Said, Sep 9 -- Bulk carrier Coral Crystal experienced engine trouble and ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal, Egypt, at 1130 hrs, local time, today. The vessel was refloated within an hr, at 1230 hrs, local time, today and resumed its voyage.

London, Sep 2 -- A press report, dated today, states: Bulk carrier Johnny Cash (40198 gt, built 2007), en route from Yanbu to Constanta experienced an engine failure at 151.5 kilometres mark of Suez Canal while transiting the waterway in a northbound direction, on Sep 1. Johnny Cash was towed back to the Suez Canal anchorage and was moored in position lat 29 53 15.0N, long 032 30 47.4E, same day. Vessel remained stationary in the anchorage area, as of today.

London, Sep 6 -- According to Lloyd’s List Intelligence AIS, bulk carrier Johnny Cash sailed from Suez Canal South anchorage, Egypt, at around 0808 hrs, UTC, Sep 4. ETA at Constantza, Romania, Sep 8.
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It would be interesting to find out what is causing these break downs and if they are related.
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Havana syndrome!
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Old 10th September 2021, 18:08
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Havana syndrome!

Does that work directly on engines? Or, does it afflict the minds of the crew so they allow the engine(s) to fail?


Brain cells are tiny, therefore one current hypothesis - "pulsed/beamed microwave energy weapon" holds some small amount of water.


However, to affect the propulsion installation of a large ship the wavelength would be very much longer - and for now I'm disregarding all other ship machinery. The EIRP would have to be incredible.
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