RE: Vessel for the tow back??3 Jul 2018 16:06
jim , dave , i do not know if they are going to sail or tow but would not rule either of them out , in fact i think it is 5050 which is why when adouble offered 10/1 I though it was worth a punt and a good charity will be the winner either way as I am sure adoubley will agree .
dave , i get you point about cost of the tugs and tow master , tow crew (and a ships captain ) for a tow . but they will also need extra people for the sail because the OIM will not have a clue and the final marine team that will be looking after the marine side when on location will not be the same guys that they will need to sail the thing across .
i am also guesiing that there is also a lot more systems then just the thrusters that need to be fully working tested and certified before she sails , sytems that will probably never be used again ( i suspect that after 10 years wos she will be scrapped ) .
Jim , the sea trials are not just to test the thruster or engines , it will involve a lot more than that starting with the inclibnation test before even moving , seawater deluge systems , watermaker (if it has one) lifeboats and anything else that cannot be tested in dock .
but like i state , i do not know if it will sail or be towed nor will i lose sleep either way , and 500 shares for a good charity is just fine by me .