Not clear now long this is expected to take, but source seems to think it's not a big deal for this shipyard to handle, so it sounds like chances are good she'll be back in business in time to catch the next GTO launch.
Can someone do a pin drop on Google maps to show where ASDS currently moors in the Port?
Here you go.
Sorry Kabloona, that map is wrong. The Trident Basin is on the north east side of the port. The West Turning Basin is where the majority of the big cruise ships are located.
SpaceX looking to build a refurb facility on the North side of Port Canaveral. I imagine this would include their own mooring for the ASDS:
I dont think the Poseidon Wharf is in active service.
There is no room for a dedicated berth.
With two, maybe 3 ASDS's home ported here in the future it sure seems like they will need to find space for a dedicated berth....
is all the debris removed from OCISLY yet? If so, any pics of the deck?
Who is using North Cargo Berth 88? Has it been developed yet? All the aerial photos I have found still show it undeveloped. Looks like a big enough plot for the refurb facility and its interesting that the port map shows a long curving road out of the plot. Almost like an extra long truck would need to make a turn there....With two, maybe 3 ASDS's home ported here in the future it sure seems like they will need to find space for a dedicated berth....
My options in order of likelihood are:1. Container Terminal Phase II which isn't finished and is right next door; 2. NCB1 in the Middle Turning Basin (but this might be a Morton Salt dock);3. proposed Auto/rail new car marine terminal past Coast Guard station at NCB88; 4. Army Transportation Dock in Middle Turning Basin &5. North side of newly widened entry channel on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station property
5. That isn't going to be a place to berth. Just a wider channel. And the area is where most of the spoils from the Trident turn basis went . Very high banks and land. Also, it is on the Cape which Spacex is avoiding.
Why would SpaceX be avoiding CCAFS land? Too much oversight, or some other reason?
Quote from: Jim on 06/25/2016 10:43 am5. That isn't going to be a place to berth. Just a wider channel. And the area is where most of the spoils from the Trident turn basis went . Very high banks and land. Also, it is on the Cape which Spacex is avoiding.Meaning that that area is land pertaining to the Air Force Station, right? Since from where I sit, Port Canaveral is on the Cape, at least in a geographical sense.
So its been reported the OCISLY is off to the Bahamas for repairs and USCG inspection. Does the USCG do inspections in foreign ports? Surprised me.
Yes, the basins are labeled incorrectly by Apple Maps, but the pin I put down is in fact where the ASDS docks, which was the original question.
OCISLY drydock update:We have a report from the Grand Bahama Shipyard that they expect OCISLY to arrive there sometime next week for her Coast Guard mandated drydock inspection. Apparently they do cruise ship repairs and have a drydock wide enough to fit her wingspan. While in drydock, OCISLY may have a bottom plate replaced from the SES-9 impact, plus routine anode replacement, painting, thruster checkout, etc.She will also reportedly have her bottom plates numbered in order to make her eligible for the Coast Guard's UWILD (Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Drydock) program.Not clear now long this is expected to take, but source seems to think it's not a big deal for this shipyard to handle, so it sounds like chances are good she'll be back in business in time to catch the next GTO launch.http://grandbahamashipyard.com