Stena Europe arrived in Falmouth this morning having finished service with the Fishguard Rosslare crossing yesterday evening.
It is due to move into Dry dock number 2 this evening around 7.30.
The usual Maritime Museum webcam seems to be no more
Only webcam with a glimpse of the harbour on link below.
https://www.visitfalmouth.com/about-falmouth/web-cams/
Image of its last Falmouth visit in 2016
http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2412022
Now I n drydock, hopefully the refit will progress to plan and unlike the last time it was in Falmouth it arrives back on time.
All works are expected to be engineering based with no changes to passenger areas expected.
Just wish they would sand blast and paint the railings on the outside decks (they are showing their age)and do the window frames on the passenger decks.
Can't see that much happening if she is going to get a big refit next year.
Getting some TLC
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33847785@N00/40115792031/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33847785@N00/39403984174/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33847785@N00/26241773238/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33847785@N00/39201338995/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33847785@N00/40067583692/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33847785@N00/28319591329/
Take one pressure washer, couple of rollers, few cans of marine weathersheild !
Seems it's way more than just TLC, saw pictures that the second flapse of the stern ramps will be going, similar like the Normandy had, and that they seem to prepare for the MES as well.
The rust streaking seems to be a bit of an issue. Pride of Burgundy also seems to suffer from this.
Pride of York and Pride of Bruges are certainly aging well. No rust-streaking like this!
Not sure how wise Stena were putting the green waves on her...
Pride of York and Bruges sit alongside every day, they should look in pretty good shape given the amount of time available for maintenance (and they do often look decidedly ropey onboard).
A more recent image
http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2809787
Think the bar running below the deck railings full length of Europe has been removed, hard to see but lots of dots where there was a rusted bar
Quote from: hhvferry on February 10, 2018, 04:56:55 PM
Pride of York and Bruges sit alongside every day, they should look in pretty good shape given the amount of time available for maintenance (and they do often look decidedly ropey onboard).
I think that's a bit harsh. In areas they are a little dated, and the refit is questionable. However, I always found them clean and in good condition. I found Oscar Wilde far worse for wear internally, and the crew weren't as good as P&O or Stena.
Remember the Zeebrugge twins are at sea in very strong swells for relatively long periods, getting hammered by pretty much whatever the North Sea can throw at them - and it's very seldom that they get cancelled.
I am a little surprised how advanced the weathering is on Stena Europe. Stena Line certainly don't penny pinch on paint and the windows look pretty atrocious. She looks like a ship that hasn't had a refit for about 3 or 4 years. As I said - Pride of Burgundy is really the only vessel that comes to mind with such a prolific rust issue on windows, railings etc - and let's face it, she has a very intensive schedule to keep to, with a very meagre annual refit.
all the windows and frames and top railings are getting replaced in next years dry dock
Latest update on drydock, stern doors have been removed from Europe, images have been posted on the Facebook of the three stern doors in the bottom of the drydock.
One assumes major refurbishment to be carried out on them ? Or possibly even replaced ?
Also plenty of rust resistant paint (previously called red lead type stuff) has been applied to all the window surrounds and usual patching over rust spots has been done.
Stern doors are to be reduced in length, the outer section is being removed, basically cut in half meaning Europe will be closer to the ramp in Rosslare. Thus reducing the complexity and improving the reliability of the stern doors.
Saw photos at Instagram where I could see that they also have mounted a new sign with the Stena Europe name on it on deck 10, exactly the same style as the Stena Vision/Spirit and the Britannica/Hollandica.
Explains why the old nameplate on deck 10 was gone later on.
Sounds good, also images that for some reason have no links confirm that on both sides of the Europe the rusty bar that ran below the deck railings full length of the ship have been removed, slightly altering the appearance.
Bar clearly visible in this shot below deck railings.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/scottmackey/32201710841/in/album-72157623466806142/
Link to latest image of Europe in drydock here
http://www.piclizard.com/media/1716056637380398247_2027472884
Scheduled to leave drydock at mid day tomorrow
https://www.falmouthharbour.co.uk/shipping/shipping-movements/
It seems she has been delayed until Wednesday
Yes, departure now set for 12 mid day on Tuesday, Horizon will be in Falmouth at same time as due into Falmouth in the morning.
another image of the Europe in drydock, taken several days ago
https://www.flickr.com/photos/31157508@N03/25446374517/
the latest is europe now back thursday morning to take up the 13.10 sailing from fishguard
No idea what is causing the delay, however the Horizon is now visible on the webcam available on the link posted on the first page, first post.
It does appear the drydock is flooded, and Horizon is waiting to enter, further delay could have an affect on Horizon and Adventurer refit Times.
Now scheduled to leave drydock at 8.30 and then stay in Falmouth.
Another photo taken earlier today
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33847785@N00/39483324265/
The two Rosslare based Stena Ferries in Falmouth
Europe has left the drydock.
Now mooring in front of webcam view
https://www.visitfalmouth.com/about-falmouth/web-cams/
I hear she is delayed again with Thursday's sailings now cancelled and traffic transferred to Irish Ferries.
now taking up the 0800 from rosslare on friday
And the arrow takes the fight to Irish ferries
Quote from: The insider on February 21, 2018, 11:45:40 PM
And the arrow takes the fight to Irish ferries
My understanding is that they chartered the Arrow to cover the Stena Horizon but she didn't obtain a livestock certificate. They still have her on charter so I guess they may be planning to use her to assist the Horizon when she's at Holyhead. If I recall correctly, last time Horizon was at Holyhead she struggled with the schedule given the number of drop trailers and short turnaround times.
Europe has left Falmouth! On the way to Fishguard according to ais. ETA 07.30
Video of Europe leaving drydock, Horizon in background.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/31157508@N03/40343418302/
Looking like Stena Horzion is getting full branding in Refit
https://www.flickr.com/photos/31157508@N03/25588384307/in/photostream/
Europe has missed a few sailings since its delayed return to service but has sailed from Rosslare this evening on schedule.
One assumes some technical issue has been the cause this time.