Roundtable Discussion; The Future of Mineral Sands. Watch the video here.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51943612
A slightly convoluted way of presenting a set of success percentages:
'With the most common type of PCR test, scientists at the University of Bristol believe 20% of positive cases could falsely appear as negative - wrongly telling someone they're not infected. This can be because the swab sample wasn't good enough, there were problems in the lab, or because of the stage of infection the patient was at when tested.
More rapid tests (LFT) pick up between 40% and 80% of the cases that would be found by PCR'.
Or:
PCR: 80% success rate
LFT: 32-64% success rate
There is an unnamed 'Tugs and Special Craft (Blue)' that looks to be on the same track as the AM.
The AM has, so far, consistently been about 10-20 miles behind this vessel, since it turned out of the Gulf of Omen.
Should serve as a rough indicator till it hits the Red Sea.
Off course, that completely slipped me by.
An on-board contingent rather then an escort .
I though that was only approved for vessels registered to the Netherlands?
Marine Traffic currently has the AM's 'Destination' as: 'Protected by Dutch M'.
(Shows whilst hovering over the ships Icon - Still routed to Suez)
Presumably the M stands for military and should be an N.
Regardless, If true, its presents some reassurance going forth.
I think that's the key point.
As you say, It would most likely be more expensive to bring the AM into dock.
But if the AM was scheduled to return following Sea-trials, that cost would have to be paid.
A land delivery organised to correspond with this period would surely be cheaper then the charter of two boats.
Hence the fact the AM has had an offshore cargo delivery adds weight to the suggestion it shan't be returning.
A fair assumption.
But we come back to the point that if it was Cargo, its an expensive option.
As Korvet suggests, it may lead credence to the AM having no plans on heading back.
On that note, I cant seem to spot the RN ship, where about's is that berthed?
But would crew alone require two Ships, Both the Sea line and the Hoh?
Certainly an odd delivery.
Sealine (and Hoh) have come from Port Rashid, next door to the AM's berth.
If the AM was returning to that berth it would surely be more economical to have awaited a delivery by land.
(Assumptions regarding delivery size and urgency admittedly)
The Sealine 1, currently alongside the AM and dwarfed by it at that.
Any idea what it may be carrying?
Also explains why the minor delay required no comment.
Only one rotten banana skin away from it being back on the cards.
Out of interest:
Given both the low tidal range and the depth of the berth, is the AM's departure particularly restricted by the tide? Based on its current draught it should fit as is.
That said I presume it would be best practise to wait till 8 (GMT+4) regardless.
The ETA is perhaps a tad optimistic.
Is that Alert from Marine Traffic?
I believe that's the Aarhus lining alongside for a second round of bunkering.