Inter island ferry

[R650R]

A very insightful article well written (by an expert not a fluff journalist) article about cause in loss of control of marine vessels. Makes quite an interesting point about how military drills can overstress a ships systems.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/3...lmost-sank-too

Quite long but worth time to read in full. A lot of people think this boat was new as Ardern commissioned it in 2018. But it was a 2003 oil rig service boat that had been refitted, some might even call it a Toyota Corolla.

[pritch]

A very insightful article well written (by an expert not a fluff journalist) article about cause in loss of control of marine vessels. Makes quite an interesting point about how military drills can overstress a ships systems.

What with the navy losing two boats in one day, a recent Picton Ferry running aground, and now a BlueBridge ferry hitting the wharf, we can but wonder at the state of seamanship in Godzone. Monday I was talking to an ex matelot and he was saying the navy are not permitted to train how they used to because of health and safety concerns. That is a worry.

[pete376403]

What with the navy losing two boats in one day, a recent Picton Ferry running aground, and now a BlueBridge ferry hitting the wharf, we can but wonder at the state of seamanship in Godzone. Monday I was talking to an ex matelot and he was saying the navy are not permitted to train how they used to because of health and safety concerns. That is a worry.

Bring tied to a grate and lashed sure did instil discipline. That and the threat of keel-hauling.

[Berries]

The strait connects the Tasman Sea on the northwest with the South Pacific Ocean on the southeast. It is 22 kilometres (14 mi) wide at its narrowest point, and is considered one of the most dangerous and unpredictable waters in the world.

Still reckon we need to look beyond fossil fuel powered floating coffins.

[jellywrestler]

a BlueBridge ferry hitting the wharf, .

just how does one move a ship in high winds at 3 knots and not have this occur on a semi regular basis? Sitting at the side are our journalists who need click bait to survive will they next report that a big truck actually touches the loading bay where they dock too?
fuck if it's weren't for vegans, cycle ways, vaccines, ferries, and many other things a lot of people wouldn't have a single thing to utter it seems

[Berries]

Perhaps when the last person to leave Wellington turns the light out they can make a new port up the coast a bit.

[jellywrestler]

Perhaps when the last person to leave Wellington turns the light out they can make a new port up the coast a bit.

no ones leaving, they are all sitting around being triggered by vegans, cycle lanes, ferries, vaccines, overpriced outdated bread shops closing and whatever.

[R650R]

Maybe we can borrow this off the aussies.

Seems our politicians aren’t the only ones stuffing things up

[Grumph]

no ones leaving, they are all sitting around being triggered by vegans, cycle lanes, ferries, vaccines, overpriced outdated bread shops closing and whatever.

There's already a few interesting cars on Trademe where the Wellington based lister admits to selling up.

Might be some interesting bikes come on the market.

[Berries]

Already happening -

[BMWST?]

Still reckon we need to look beyond fossil fuel powered floating coffins.

i think all that water is very shallow and slow flowing compared to cook strait.The video didnt present many facts about the structure(s)

[F5 Dave]

Can't we just nudge the two islands closer together? Bit like Tap car parking when bumpers we're invented?

Be quite nice to have Takaka hill on daytrip loop.

[BMWST?]

Can't we just nudge the two islands closer together? Bit like Tap car parking when bumpers we're invented?

Be quite nice to have Takaka hill on daytrip loop.

Easy 6 15 am Ferry (Aratere) which will enable you to be in Takaka for a late lunch. You will then be able to get to St Arnaud to have a coffee at about 5 pm ,then back to picton to catch the 8 :50 pm Aratere back to Welly

[pete376403]

[QUOTE=F5 Dave;1131230073]Can't we just nudge the two islands closer together? Bit like Tap car parking when bumpers we're invented?

Be quite nice to have Takaka hill on daytrip loop.[/QUOTE

It is happening but you might have to wait. The 2016 Kaikoura earthquake plus two years of creeping movement has left the North and South Islands 14 inches closer than they were before.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/science/1087...getting-closer

[F5 Dave]

Easy 6 15 am Ferry (Aratere) which will enable you to be in Takaka for a late lunch. You will then be able to get to St Arnaud to have a coffee at about 5 pm ,then back to picton to catch the 8 :50 pm Aratere back to Welly

Yes but your plan falls over. I don't like coffee. Thanks for playing.