news on the pasha bulker

[h0ughy]

:sadeyes: for those wanting to come and see this vessel - there is now a 1km exclusion zone. So no more up close and personal shots

[sheeny]

Bummer. The guy I share my office with was planning to go up to see it on Sunday. I'll let him know.

Al.

[h0ughy]

Waterside Exclusion Zone to be implemented



Newcastle Port Corporation today announced a Waterside Exclusion Zone in the area surrounding the Pasha Bulker at Nobbys Beach, Newcastle.



CEO, Newcastle Port Corporation, Gary Webb, today advised that the Waterside Exclusion Zone would be in force from 6am tomorrow (Friday, 22 June 2007) until further notice.



The Waterside Exclusion Zone is being implemented to assist in the salvage operations of the Pasha Bulker, Mr Webb advised.



The exclusion zone extends 1000 metres south-east to sea from the Cowrie Hole at Newcastle and 870 metres south-east to sea from the end of the Southern Breakwater.



All vessels and persons, unless authorised, must remain outside the zone. The perimeter of the zone will be identified by flashing lights on buoys and will be patrolled by authorities, Mr Webb said.



This notice is made pursuant to the Harbour Masters powers under Section 94 of the Ports and Maritime Administration Act of 1995.

[iceman]

So we can still stand on the beach. Good! I'm planning to go up tomorrow or Sunday.

[sheeny]

Good news! I'll pass that on. Thanks HOughy!

Al.

[h0ughy]

tell him that it will be prime time and that they may close all access for vehicles into the area. He would be better off parking and walking to the site.

[sheeny]

Thanks HOughy!

Al.

[Jarrod]

a live webcam pionting at the pasha bulker, worth a look:

http://www.coastalwatch.com/camera/cameras_large.aspx?cam=2790&state=NSW

very interesting. helicopters flying around and landing on the ship. waves smashing up and over side. and the ships lights are on at night.

jarrod

[erick]

Thanks Jarrod! Now would someone tell us if something happens and we can jump on and watch.

[acropolite]

Now that's nifty, fairly decent frame rate as well. I wonder if they'll ever get it back to sea....???:confuse3:

[ballaratdragons]

Wow that is very clear live video!!!! Coool

[erick]

fascinating wave dynamics - watch the waves rebounding from the ship's hull and passing over the incoming waves achieving a high amplitude - quite fun.

[iceman]

Took the family up there this morning, was a great sight.. very cold though! lots of people.

Will post pictures later.

[Jarrod]

the anchor has just been pulled up. theres a boat or something in the backgroud to the right of the ship, cant really tell whats going though.

[h0ughy]

OK they are going for a attempt tomorrow afternoon/evening............ Must bring camera and wet weather gear......... and get there early.......and have a big stick to fight off the hoards of onlookers

[h0ughy]

Pasha Bulker update- the attempt will be around 6pm thursday night (28 June) on a 1.8m high tide.

The entire inner city of Newcastle will be shut down (traffic wise) and exclusion zones setup east of Watt street(no pedestrians or sightseers) in the morning. No traffic will go past Watt street and the exclusion zone is set to go past Fort Scratchly (only area for media to attend).

I will be trying to secure a Media Spot, but don’t like my chances.

All will be made public later tonight on the news.

[iceman]

They don't want the public to see the ship crack and fall apart!?

[erick]

Reckon they'll turn the Nobby's beach webcam off then?? I suspect not since a big contingent of media will be watching. It'll probably be a slow boring success!

[h0ughy]

the reef of contention

[h0ughy]

thursday night is it .....weaher permitting. will try and find a spot to sneak in - more than like ly walk the beach from south newcastle to get to the baths

[sheeny]

Good on ya, HOughy!:thumbsup: I appreciate the effort you're going to as the official IIS intrepid roving reporter just to keep us remote "Pasha pervers" informed...

If you run into trouble may I suggest the direct approach... Pretend you are "Nobby" and just barge in ranting "What the!!! get that ship off my beach!!!!" It may not help, but we might see you on tele!!!;):lol:

Al.

[Ric]

Did anyone see Sports Tonight's "Play of the Day" last night, they had a play with computer graphics and had the Thunderbirds come in and air lift the Pasha Bulker out, quite well done it was.

FAB

[h0ughy]

Took some photos this afternoon, actually filled a gig (sad) but had fun dispite the showers. hope you enjoy them

[h0ughy]

then took a few shots aroung the cowrie hole and the Baths:D :whistle:

[h0ughy]

then some nice shots to finish off

[h0ughy]

well its raining,cold wet- i will watch the news or the web. no photos tonight

[CoombellKid]

Anyone seen that avi email going around where it get fed up with sitting
there and turns into a transformer dewd and runs away. Well done too
and I got a lil bit of a giggle out of it.

regards,CS

[h0ughy]

ok have it all lined up - guiding software to monitor movement:lol:

[sheeny]

Just watching it now... they're moving the bow around...

Al.

[CoombellKid]

If you aussies really wanted to move that sucker all you need is an
All Black scrum pack on the front end and she'd be away ;) :lol: :lol: :lol:

regards,CS

[Omaroo]

Just remember, if you guys want to have a go we don't mind, but we need it to be moved towards the water, not further up the beach...


;)

[CoombellKid]

Well then you better put the Wallabies scrum pack on the stern then :P

[sheeny]

Did you see that?! Looked like a couple of bods with a prawn net walked behind it! :lol:

Looks like the rain's eased a bit the image has cleared up a bit.

Al.

[sheeny]

Starting to regularly look at the starboard side from Nobby's surf club now...

Al.

[JohnG]

She is certainly moving around in that swell, can't be doing her keel any good.

Cheers

JohnG

[acropolite]

I'll be surprised if they get her off, at least in 1 piece.

[sheeny]

It's got to be making some ugly noises grinding away on the rock reef...

Al.

[JohnG]

Yeah Al

It's that rocking back and forth that will eventually break her back.

Cheers

JohnG

[h0ughy]

thats a big move compared to what they started with, tides running out, looks like it will be a nother round later in the morning, then the big effort tomorrow night. they snapped a cable as well

[Lee]

On TV it looked like they were trying to tow a car with a few spider's webs!
My parents are visiting in 2 weeks, they'd love to see it on the beach, so we don't mind if it takes a while :D

[Tamtarn]

Good live pics coming in this morning on coastal watch video :thumbsup: