overthehillcruiser Posted February 24, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I have never seen it last so long. Sure hope it is gone by March 16.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webzila Posted February 24, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Ships / Pilots should just find a way to sail through fog. Issue solved :) ...at least passenger ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted February 24, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Ships / Pilots should just find a way to sail through fog. Issue solved :)...at least passenger ships The big tankers/freighters/cruise ships could prob do it fine...issue would be all the other ships/boats/barges/vessels that don't have that advanced navigation systems and pilots to help them. Im thinking a giant curie ship or oil tanker plowing into the Boliver ferry or charter fishing boat because of the fog would not be a good thing for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shekim Posted February 24, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2014 The big tankers/freighters/cruise ships could prob do it fine...issue would be all the other ships/boats/barges/vessels that don't have that advanced navigation systems and pilots to help them. Im thinking a giant curie ship or oil tanker plowing into the Boliver ferry or charter fishing boat because of the fog would not be a good thing for example. How about the multi barge tow? Wow, that would be terrible to have moving out there without visibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted March 6, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Galveston has an average of ten sailings a year delayed by fog. January and February is the worst. This year we've been hit harder. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicksMom Posted March 7, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I may be totally wrong but I thought the Port Authority shuts everything down. This is because of the car/passenger ferry that runs non-stop. The cruise lines have no control over the port being shut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaded Lady Posted March 16, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Someone posted that January and February is the worst time for fog... so can I hope that in October fog is not that common? I read that it's caused by the difference in temp between the air and the gulf water, right? so I'm hoping it's not a problem for my cruise :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted March 16, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 16, 2014 October is not a problem as the Gulf is still warm. However no one can control mother nature:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaded Lady Posted March 18, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 18, 2014 October is not a problem as the Gulf is still warm. However no one can control mother nature:) You're right, and hurricane season is not over for a full month after we cruise... but the likelihood is less so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Mother Nature isn't in a bad mood around that time ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted June 4, 2014 #10 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I'm looking at a cruise returning to Bayport on February 21 2015, would booking a 3pm flight cutting it too close in case of foggy conditions. I also can book a 7:30PM flight from IAH. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted June 4, 2014 #11 Share Posted June 4, 2014 There is absolutely no way to predict the weather. We have had years with no fog at all, then this year we seemed to have more. Suggest trip insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevesan Posted June 4, 2014 #12 Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) Someone posted that January and February is the worst time for fog... so can I hope that in October fog is not that common? I read that it's caused by the difference in temp between the air and the gulf water, right? so I'm hoping it's not a problem for my cruise :o Fog forms when the difference between temperature and dew point is generally less than 2.5 °C or 4 °F.[6] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fog Fog is common along the Gulf Coast (ie, Galveston, and Princess' Bayport Terminal) during winter when air temps are often 40-60 degrees. Summers are hotter, consequently far fewer fog events. Edited June 4, 2014 by Stevesan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted June 4, 2014 #13 Share Posted June 4, 2014 You will be fine..we are going to have light fog on the 20th and some heavy fog on the 22nd. The 21st will be cool with a nice north wind. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted June 4, 2014 #14 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Houston, we have a problem. I'll be flying to MIA instead. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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