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Kieran YaBB Administrator Offline Posts: 304 Cork Gender:	Re: Swansea-Cork Reply #225 - 02/28/10 at 10:37:55 I know the Oscar Wilde's "short sea" license was almost delayed due to problems with the inboard signage (it was a really silly story....like, some text wasn't big enough). Chances are the Julia's delay is due to the same kind of problem, and it isnt actually too serious, but it just disappointing to have to cancel a maiden voyage.....
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giftgrub Junior Member Offline Posts: 78	Re: Swansea-Cork Reply #226 - 02/28/10 at 21:26:53 what a pity, was looking forward to watching the ship leave on Monday night, an awful pity they didn't do the drydocking when they first got to Ireland, the few months berthed on Horgans quay and then late into service, everyone involved must be so annoyed, however looking forward to seeing the JULIA in Ringaskiddy next Saturday ...
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Collision-course Senior Member Offline Posts: 421	Re: Swansea-Cork Reply #227 - 02/28/10 at 22:15:49 It is dissappointing , especially as I was going to be on it going out monday night , still , only an extra 5 days to wait (hopefully)
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pugwash Junior Member Offline Posts: 90	Re: Swansea-Cork Reply #228 - 03/01/10 at 14:22:50 Is it only me (& my rubbish computer, coupled with the delights of Eircom Broadband!), but I haven't been able to access Fastnet's website for the past 15/16 hours? I see People's Ferry site make reference to "obtaining parts" & "timescale to fit". Another statement expected today apparently....? Fingers crossed!
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pugwash Junior Member Offline Posts: 90	Re: Swansea-Cork Reply #229 - 03/01/10 at 14:28:04 ....panic not...immediately after last post I tried again & successfully got Fastnet's site up...possibly an Eircom glitch at my end...or possibly Fastnet's site is under pressure, what with people reorganising travel?
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Reply #230 - 03/01/10 at 20:16:54

pugwash wrote on 03/01/10 at 14:22:50:

Is it only me (& my rubbish computer, coupled with the delights of Eircom Broadband!), but I haven't been able to access Fastnet's website for the past 15/16 hours? I see People's Ferry site make reference to "obtaining parts" & "timescale to fit". Another statement expected today apparently....? Fingers crossed!

HI Pugwash
Glad you are paying attention to www.peoplesferry.com - nice to know somebody's reading it! <g>

Seems there were server problems on www.fastnetline.com yesterday - apparently it was a problem at their ISP - unconnected to the volume of traffic - just one of those unfortunate coincidences.

Still waiting on news re timescales / schedules - it'll be up on peoplesferry.com (and, I'd imagine, fastnetline.com) as soon as we have it...

Frustrating time - but these things need to be right - and, as somebody in another forum said 'what's 5 more days after 3 1/2 years !'

Thanks for the support, everybody

Adrian

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pugwash Junior Member Offline Posts: 90	Re: Swansea-Cork Reply #231 - 03/01/10 at 21:11:13 Good luck...fingers crossed for Friday night!
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Reply #232 - 03/04/10 at 21:23:16

Just heard the bad news - a further delay - Monday is an off service day, Tuesday is ex Cork, so I'm guessing 2100 ex Swansea next Wednesday MAY be the new target sailing (Skib's Southern Star implies that also) - unless a non timetabled sailing across on Monday is scheduled/or she comes over empty Tuesday for the night sailing back??? Must be VERY disheartening for the ship's engineers - and all involved - good luck anyway!

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Kieran YaBB Administrator Offline Posts: 304 Cork Gender:	Re: Swansea-Cork Reply #233 - 03/05/10 at 00:14:19 I was just told she has been granted her Passenger Ship Safety Certificate tonight. They need to complete the final survey now...
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Reply #234 - 03/07/10 at 12:45:45

When the food waters rose in Athlone last November
local people, local businesses and local newspapers rallied, the wagons were circled and the community pulled through.

I was bitterly dissappointed to read the tone of letters to the Editor of the Irish Examiner yesterday concerning the New Cork Swansea Ferry service, one in particular quoting Oscar Wilde. One thing we did not do in Athlone was to have a cheap laugh.

To all involved in the restoration campgain, to all in the Co-op, in Fastnet Lines and indeed this site, well done. Circle the wagons, Julia will soon sail proudly
in to Cork. I for one have sent a letter to the Editor in response.

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Reply #235 - 03/07/10 at 17:57:36

The letter in question is up here.

Latest statement form Fastnet is below:
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The Julia received her Passenger Ship Safety Certificate last night and the company is now arranging for the final surveys to be carried out by the MCA on behalf of the UK authorities and by the Department of the Marine on behalf of Ireland. These surveys will take place early next week and so sailing will not take place until they are completed. A further update will be issued as soon as we have more information.

"Our core objective in Fastnet Line is to operate a profitable ferry service. We have a clear set of goals over the next 2 years that we will deliver on. We want to build a top class team who will make the Cork Swansea ferry service a reality. We aim to create a flagship service that will showcase what's best about the South West of Ireland, we will market the service and grow tourism and employment. We aim to facilitate trade between the southwest of Ireland and Wales UK and we will ensure the long term viability of the business."

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pugwash

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Reply #236 - 03/07/10 at 23:45:30

That letter smacks of "put up job" to me! I was working at the Rediscover Cork event at the City Hall there yesterday - it was a well attended event, with a great "buzz", and the mayor in attendance - shame Fastnet hadn't been present (especially with rumours flying around) - bit of a missed opportunity - but at least one stall holder was telling people that he "knew" the service was starting Wednesday & doing his best to reassure people - just that an "official presence" would have been better perhaps.

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pugwash Junior Member Offline Posts: 90	Re: Swansea-Cork Reply #237 - 03/10/10 at 11:20:00 Announcement 20 mins ago (1100) says hopefully sailing tonight - fingers crossed!
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welshboy YaBB Newbies Offline Posts: 8	Re: Swansea-Cork Reply #238 - 03/10/10 at 18:45:15 The MV julia will be sailing from Swansea to Cork tonight at 21:50pm. Great news and bon voyage to all whos on the first sailing.
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giftgrub Junior Member Offline Posts: 78	Re: Swansea-Cork Reply #239 - 03/10/10 at 23:12:21 According to www.marinetraffic.com the Julia is underway and clear of Swansea and sailing at 14 knots, will be down in Ringaskiddy in the AM to see her arriving, a historic sight, best of luck to all involved, have a safe crossing.
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