MAYDAY...

[DumnMad]

Originally Posted by boatman61

Just got word they've managed to stop the leak.. have cancelled the Mayday and are heading on to the Marquesas..
Fingers crossed for them..

If its a fatigue crack they are not out of the woods yet.

At least they've got power for the pumps.

Here's hoping

[Jim Cate]

It has been a long time since we were in the Marquesas. I do not remember any slipping facilities there, and not many protected anchorages where underwater work would be easy. So, does anyone know if there are now better facilities there?

Jim

[JPA Cate]

There never used to be any haulouts in the Marquesas, not even in Taiohae, but it might have changed. It's possible a big truck with a crane could haul them. It's another 10 degrees further west to Tahiti, and, also, there would be the Tuamotus to cut through, with their swirly currents, and toothy reefs reaching out. Aiming at the Marquesas keeps the winds well astern.

Good luck, guys.

Ann

[Paul L]

Closest real haul out is probably Apataki in the Tuamotus.

[JPA Cate]

If we knew their SSB call sign (if they have one), we could have a sched with them, propagation permitting.

Ann

[boatman61]

Would not like to dive in Nuku Hiva.. there be Tiger Sharks prowl the anchorage.. think theres a crane there tho'

[RokNRich]

Any updates ?

[DtM]

I understand arrived in Hiva Oa on the 4th August.

[JPA Cate]

Good on 'em.

[Diesel Bill]

Deep breath, sweet relief.

[Cherod]

Good on the boys , resourceful guys

[chouliha]

Originally Posted by Jim Cate

It has been a long time since we were in the Marquesas. I do not remember any slipping facilities there, and not many protected anchorages where underwater work would be easy. So, does anyone know if there are now better facilities there?

Jim

Jim there is a haulout facility now in Hiva Oa. Been in operation for a couple of years. Apataki in the Tuamotus is the next haulout available heading west.

Cheers

Chuck

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by JPA Cate

Good on 'em.

WOT 'E SED.!!!