Today, electric power has been connected to the ship. It is a three phase cable and tracked accross the aft mooring strut. This will enable Trimline to re-commence fitting out with plenty of power for machines and lighting where necessary. The last picture shows Kevin, our Maintenance Manager, putting the finishing touches to the ropes which hold the cable to the strut. It is low tide and the ship is on the mud. with a slight list to port but level fore and aft. The reed grass is covered every high tide and will be well over a metre of water at Spring tides. Once the jetty is repaired, the cable will be tracked back along the jetty and suspended under the new aft gangway (which can be seen on the jetty awaiting installation).
The top picture shows the new gangway jacked up from the temporary one which, in turn, rests on the temporary pontoon. This is to enable the bracket to be designed, fitted and welded to the deck to take the permanent starboard gangway.
Next week, we should have a full crew plus subcontractors on board.
David Edwards Project Manager.
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