Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Ship listing in Lisbon

Options
  • 24-03-2019 11:11pm
    #1
    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,289 ✭✭✭✭


    I'm not a regular poster in here but I am interested in finding out how a ship gets to be listing like this.
    I saw it in the Port of Lisbon a couple of times last week. It looks to be in ok general condition.


Comments

  • Options
    #2
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 14,910 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    The Pier its alongside looks low, so maybe they shifted/pumped internal ballast to get it to heel over to port side to allow the gangplank/walkway to reach the pier for boarding?

    either that or whatever cargo they have in the hold should have accidentally shifted.


  • Options
    #3
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,906 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Thats a heavy load carrier and has two big cranes on the Port side.
    I think its maybe lightly loaded and has been heeled for some reason.
    It looks like its normal practice with that ship anyway.
    showphoto.aspx?photoid=2984122
    showphoto.aspx?photoid=3104496
    showphoto.aspx?photoid=3063116


  • Options
    #4
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,694 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    Seems poor seamanship not to use the ballast tanks (or heeling tanks if she has them) not to keep her upright. Makes the little things like sleeping and cooking that much easier on a level platform.


  • Options
    #5
    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,289 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    Thanks to all for the responses.
    I'll have a closer look next time I'm there.


Advertisement