Eremita85

14 hours ago, Tall-Cruiser said:

Didn’t realize they were building the lifeboats in China. I thought Mayer used another builder in Europe. 

This might be the first time they are coming from China.

Some photos from a week ago

I added some older photos from December and some newer ones from a couple of days ago to my Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/eremita85/

On 1/14/2023 at 2:09 AM, Tall-Cruiser said:

The vessel MERIAURA has been involved in many of the RCI ship block transportation including those of Icon captured by @Eremita85 

There are actually two ships, MERI and AURA, both owned by MERIAURA (the company itself). The newer of the ships, MERI, is actually built here in Turku.

And some photos a couple of days ago after the float out 🙂 the electricity is back on!

11.12.2022

The rest of the photos of the floatout

9-10.12.2022

Friend took some photos last night and today

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl_ebopIsDT/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Couple photos for now, I'll post more later but now I need some sleep.

So today was the day for the float out ceremony! They were already filled the pool before the event, propably during last night. They fired a cannon too at the end of the ceremony, which you can see in the third photo if you look very closely 😄 they might start to move the ship tonight. Tug 'Saturn' is currently on its way to the shipyard, the rest of the tugs comes from the Port of Turku.

Some photos from yesterday. 

8 hours ago, Tall-Cruiser said:

Have they finished painting the blue around the entire hull or is some being done later? Thanks 

Haven't been there for a while, so not sure. Icon have AIS turned on for now.

Icon's float out ceremony will be on this friday morning. They will move the ship day or two later to the outfitting pier.

Some photos from last night. The rear arch has received its logo, but it is protected with plastic wrap for now. Also the part of the ship's name is also now visible at the stern.

Not sure if there are any big updates but at least we have some snow now.

Not much anything new, but here are some photos from yesterday. They have started dredging in front of the shipyard.

A couple of photos from yesterday. The rear arch has been installed.

4 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

@Eremita85 photo

 

I've seen this on FB as well as IG

That photo taken from under the dome isn't mine, these are mine: 
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckj0o5OIfvX/

3 hours ago, Tall-Cruiser said:

 

Some daytime shots from yesterday by finki.22 .

I think @Eremita85  mentioned he was a friend of his that also takes photos at the shipyard.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CklMMBiI3xp/

 

 

 

 

Yep, we are quite often taking photos together, but this time I went alone to take photos of the installation of the dome, because I wanted to get a photos from several different locations and it's easier to get to those places with my bicycle than with his car. Also the lifting itself took so long to even start and he left home early because it was pretty windy and cold. I missed the next day's morning photos, which he went to take alone while I was still sleeping after my long night photo session 😄 

2 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

Great photos. I noticed the IG account has the same name as your user name on CC. I followed to see them quicker. Very interesting to how they did the lift. 

Thanks. Yes, I usually just use "Eremita" if it's not already taken, otherwise I use "Eremita85".

Some photos from me of the AquaDome installation

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckj0o5OIfvX/

4 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

 

 

That is a big gaff on my part.  I have not been a frequent follower of this thread.  

 

Had I seen the photo you just posted I would not had made my comment earlier. I was looking only which Lloyd shared, to which showed a frame structure being lowered by a crane. To me, it appeared to have no glass in it.  

 

That being said, the image you just shared with me clearly will be lowered onto the ship at some point, with the glass intact.  As I said before, it was my mistake. I guess I should follow this thread more closely as she is getting closer to completion. 

No problem 👍 yes they have the dome itself and the structure for lifting the dome. This looks to be the hardest lifting operation they have ever done. 

1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said:

From looking at the photo I don’t think the glass is inserted/installed in the structure.    

What do you mean? This is earlier photo where they were installing the panels.

The purpose for the strange structure is now clear, it is for lifting the dome! I went to take propably the last night photos of the bow without the Aquadome. I was there for 4.5 hours, but nothing happened, maybe they will wait until morning.

After Carnival Celebration's departure.

Some photos from today.