01 May 2013

Yesterday in Funchal...

... only two customers: the MS Albatros (IMO nº 7304314) and the MV Silver Cloud (IMO nº 8903923). A quiet and relaxed day, although a bit grey, in Funchal bay.
The Starboard side bridge wing Anschutz gyro repeater of the MV Silver Cloud photographed moments before her departure, around 1700, from Funchal. On her stern, following her on the departure manouevre, lays, still alongside, the MS Albatros.
JPEG picture taken with Panasonic DMC-FT3 and post-processed in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, ver 4.1.
The departure of the MS Albatros, commanded by Captain Mats Nelson and with my colleague Orlando Figueiredo as Pilot, from Funchal; photographed from the deck of our Portuguese-built Pilot Boat Ilhéu do Lido.
JPEG picture taken with Panasonic DMC-FT3 and post-processed in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, ver 4.1.
 
Pilot Card:
Ship's name: M/S Albatros
IMO number: 7304314
Type: Cruise ship
LOA: 205.45 mts
Beam: 25.20 mts
Gross tonnage: 28518
Net tonnage: 5123
Max draft on manoeuvre: 7.50 mts (even keel)
Propulsion: Diesel engines, two variable, inward turning, pitch propellers, total propulsion power: 15840 KW
Rudder: 2 Semi balanced rudders - Independent
Bow thruster: 2 (total power: 1200 HP)
Stern thruster: N