Saturday, 30 April 2011

Moved to the other side of yard today, preparing for the inclining experiment


A familiar face comes for a visit


Moved to other side of the yard, about 2 kms from the office



If Big Dan says it's lunch time, than it's lunch time...
Riverboat Fantasy !!


73000 DWT Vessel that was launched last week, getting the finishing touches.







Nameplate Arrives




Diamond 53 class vessels, superstructures being built here, while hulls built on another slip, Approximately 30 days from laying the keel to full assembly, 4 months delivery time.


I think he likes it!

BBQ Night



Our Waitress

Peter's Wife Sousu





Thursday, 28 April 2011

Auguste Rodin's The Thinker....





The Thinker...

The Philospher







C/E Dave, Capt Mackenzie, C/E Todd, & Chief Mate John

Captain inspecting the wipers

Dave on the Panama Wing

John on the Bridge Wing




John on top of the Hatch Crane

Just a couple targets on the Yangtze River

Radar Commisioning
Where am I going now ???

Mariusz checking the paint

Boom Hood Installation
Life Rings Arrive






Main Engine Running, Boom belt installed



Boom Hopper


Boom Belt Being Pulled in Place


Boom Cable Festoon


Main Engine

Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Prop turning for the first time



Peter Checking out the steelwork on the boom before they pull the belt

Big Dan getting the boom belt ready

Tuesday, 26 April 2011

Another day closer to sea trials...

A few shots of the Integrated Bridge System





A few shots around the ship...





Getting ready to add the boom belt

Rodney on the left, the unloading gear tech

Winch Load Testing

Ken on the right, Lloyds Surveyor




A view of very light traffic on the Yangtze