Ft Lauderdale Webcam right now

[startwin]

I know I have a sad life.... no sailaway and I'm watching the webcam while having lunch. But it's been fascinating this past half hour, seems like some disaster has happened with unloading a cargo ship. Lots of standing around and discussing options, then someone attempts to tug with a long rope,,, unfortunately no chatter to tell what's going on. Anyone else know?

[KNOT2L82SAIL]

From what I read, the cargo on that ship shifted while they were at sea. That is all I know.

and... I am right there with the sad life...or better...no life. :eek:

[sapper1]

I know I have a sad life.... no sailaway and I'm watching the webcam while having lunch. But it's been fascinating this past half hour, seems like some disaster has happened with unloading a cargo ship. Lots of standing around and discussing options, then someone attempts to tug with a long rope,,, unfortunately no chatter to tell what's going on. Anyone else know?

 

I saw a Facebook post a few hours ago that said the cargo had shifted at sea.

 

It was on the webcam's page.

[startwin]

I saw a Facebook post a few hours ago that said the cargo had shifted at sea.

 

It was on the webcam's page.

 

Thanks! (Finished lunch now, will check back later to see how they resolve it;))

[IRL_Joanie]

ATLANTIC TRADER docked in Port Everglades after a cargo shift at sea on 3/4/2013.

 

They sent out a distress call yesterday when the problem ap[parently started. The Marine Radio was quite busy as the Miami Sector Coast Guard searched for the vessel. Hard to imagine them having a difficult time, but then again seems quite small when in a large body of water.

 

They were bound for Guantanamo, Cuba.

 

I took a snap shot of it this morning as a Black & White (Police?) car and lots of people in Hard Hats and Safety Vests were I guess waiting for the Coast Guard to take photos and clear it for unloading.

 

 

It is neat what we are able to see and hear thanks to Lou and Dave!!

 

Joanie

[innlady1]

looks like they're still working on it, startwin.

[metairiegal]

Link from our local Fort Lauderdale newspaper:

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-port-barge-listing-20130304,0,7294033.story

 

Container vessel limps into Port Everglades

 

A container vessel was brought into Port Everglades late Monday, escorted by at least three tug boats and two emergency craft, according to witnesses in the Sky Harbour high-rise overlooking the port.

 

At least a dozen containers were at a 45-degree angle in the aft section of the vessel, witness Lou Gnandt estimated.

 

"You can see all of the containers falling off and everything," he said.

 

The vessel was reported to be docked near Berth 19 or 20.

 

The Broward Sheriff's Office confirmed there were emergency response efforts around 10 p.m. dockside.

[Vict0riann]

I just went to check the webcam to see if anything was happening and couldn't figure it out if it was a dredger or what - I knew if I came to CC I'd find the answer! Way to go!

[IRL_Joanie]

Link from our local Fort Lauderdale newspaper:

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-port-barge-listing-20130304,0,7294033.story

 

Container vessel limps into Port Everglades

 

A container vessel was brought into Port Everglades late Monday, escorted by at least three tug boats and two emergency craft, according to witnesses in the Sky Harbour high-rise overlooking the port.

 

At least a dozen containers were at a 45-degree angle in the aft section of the vessel, witness Lou Gnandt estimated.

 

"You can see all of the containers falling off and everything," he said.

 

The vessel was reported to be docked near Berth 19 or 20.

 

The Broward Sheriff's Office confirmed there were emergency response efforts around 10 p.m. dockside.

 

Thanks for the links!!

 

Our own Port Everglades Web Cam guru,Lou, is once again able to provide the media with photos and first hand reports:)

 

WTG PTZtv!!!

 

Joanie

[startwin]

looks like they're still working on it, startwin.

 

Thanks Sheila. Just got back online, they're focused on the Oriana now.

 

Wow, what a great sunset Lou or Dave just focused on. Thanks guys!

[PathfinderEss]

Sorry I missed all the action, I was trying to have a life....trying to get things done around the old homestead.:D:D:D

[Himself]

I was dealing with snow today!

[IRL_Joanie]

Here is the Miami Herald coverage with Video of what happened to the ship: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/05/3269166/guantanamo-bound-barge-dumps-cargo.html

 

Joanie