Launching an oil tanker ship with airbags - GIF, videos, and photo

**ranald** · May 6, 2019, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by hemmjo

Made me think of Lucy and Ethel at the Chocolate Factory..

I remember that episode :..................................................................... probably because I wet myself.

**Frank S** · May 6, 2019, 09:49 PM

Try as they might there will never be another Lucy and Ethel team.
Some things just worked like Abbot & Costello, Laurel and Hardee The Marx Bros' Lucy & Ethel to name a few. Not always just the comedy acts

**PJs** · Sep 10, 2018, 12:57 PM

Looks like Groucho sorting!

**Jon** · Feb 4, 2019, 12:31 PM

**ranald** · Feb 9, 2019, 04:24 PM

Proves she's boyant . Seen side tipping by trucks but this is impressive.

What a beautiful ship. the runway slip runners ate attached to at least one side (port) for retrieval I guess.

**PJs** · Feb 5, 2019, 11:11 AM

I'm assuming divers must retrieve the supports. Very cool looking modern tanker...and Big!

**12bolts** · Feb 20, 2019, 05:24 AM

Yep

Originally Posted by PJs

I'm assuming divers must retrieve the supports.

You will note the cradles are attached to the ship via cables and turnbuckles. These are released once the ship is stable and in a suitable position for crane access. Then divers, (like myself), either bring them to the surface with air bags, or attach the crane directly to the parts for retrieval. Done it numerous times.
Would love some more info on the launch of the "Tasman" as it seems to be a ship destined for Australia

Cheers Phil

**ranald** · Feb 25, 2019, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by 12bolts

YepYou will note the cradles are attached to the ship via cables and turnbuckles. These are released once the ship is stable and in a suitable position for crane access. Then divers, (like myself), either bring them to the surface with air bags, or attach the crane directly to the parts for retrieval. Done it numerous times.
Would love some more info on the launch of the "Tasman" as it seems to be a ship destined for Australia

Cheers Phil

Me too, I'd love to see more. The Tasman just possibly, may be destined for the Netherlands to service all those underwater baffles/louvers that control water surges & protecting that underwater country= wouldn't want all those pretty flowers drowned or clogs ruined. They have some very talented Engineers there.