RENAMED THREAD: The Korsfjord, and the official FLAKK-RØRVIK thread.

[White Star]

This is great news I am so happy and very proud of you Jan-Olav and its nothing less than you deserve. This is going to be a great thread, I just wish (and I think I speak for all of us) that we could be onboard with you for the maiden voyage.

Godspeed to you Captain Storli

[Speedbird]

Looking forward to this one! Let me know if you need an extra photographer!

[pakarang]

Looking forward to this one! Let me know if you need an extra photographer!

Who knows, maybe... maybe we do...

[Seagull]

Big thanks for all the info, which answered what must have sounded like rather stupid questions!

I have some commitments coming up which might be made to link up and actually result in my being in the south of Norway around the days Korsfjord is passing by –and of course catching a glimpse of her during her maiden voyage would be unique and wonderful.
I first flirted with the idea of Haugesund because of remembering passing beneath the Karmsund bridge on Fram’s maiden voyage, but south of Bergen starts to look too complicated.

I am really hoping to be in Molde.

It’s all far too uncertain and vague to bother Captain with sms-ing, but if my trip materialises I should have at least some occasional internet access, and would be eagerly looking out for updates here on this special thread.

[Steve.B]

This all sounds very exciting i must say! Fantastic news Jan-Olav

It does not seem that long ago when things seemed so different for you, struggling to find a job, the big upheaval moving back from Bangkok etc. But here you are just a year or so further down the line being given the task of bringing the new ship home! Bravo!

I most certainly look forward to seeing your photographic reports of the maiden voyage of the M/F Korsfjord. I wish you a very enjoyable passage!

[wherrygirl]

Looking forward to this one! Let me know if you need an extra photographer!

Can I come too, please, as official scribe reporting on the trip when Cap'n is too busy?

[Sterkoder]

Update to J-O, and others interested:
Salesdate on the Maritimt Magasin nr. 10/2010 at newsstands is 1st November.

[ehp]

Can I come too, please, as official scribe reporting on the trip when Cap'n is too busy?

Well, that's Speedbird, and Wherrygirl, and Seagull wanting to be aboard....

For an afternoon, I actually toyed with the idea of flying to Gdansk and seeing the Christening.......until my bank account got a hold of me!!!!!!
It's "only" $850 to fly from Atlanta to Gdansk.....oh, but to see the Captain's face......PRICELESS!!!!

[pakarang]

Brand new image of my pride:

http://photos.marinetraffic.com/ais/...9609&size=full

(Click image to get really large size).

[Seagull]

....For an afternoon, I actually toyed with the idea of flying to Gdansk and seeing the Christening.......until my bank account got a hold of me!!!!!!....

Way before we even heard about the christening, I actually was seriously thinking about going to Gdansk and had been looking where Korsfjord was on the AIS and then where that was on Google Earth etc.,
…but then I could all too easily envisage encountering port regulations!!!! Imagine going there and then not even getting anywhere where one could see her (let alone photograph her! )

[ehp]

what? Not even a TOUCH of pink????

[janihudi]

Brand new image of my pride:

http://photos.marinetraffic.com/ais/...9609&size=full

(Click image to get really large size).

darn,not available at he moment,don't forget to try it later.

have a ferry (yes i know it's very) good trip to norway,and enjoy the trip

[Steve.B]

Very interesting to see such a bulbous bow protruding ahead (and astern) of a Ro Ro like this. This must be the first time i have seen this type of vessel un-ballasted, so i am not sure if it's common for new builds of this type to have bows protruding like this?

[janihudi]

it's open now

whow that's a big ferry,looks good too.

you most be feeling like the king of the world,sailing on her maidentrip. bon voyage skipper,sorry, my king

[wherrygirl]

Isn't she big, and sleek with it, too? You must be so proud, Jan-Olav. Happy and safe journey home.

[ehp]

And Thijs was the member who used to tell us all his English was LOUSY......now he's making puns and jokes..........
WELL DONE!

[ehp]

darn,not available at he moment,don't forget to try it later.

have a ferry (yes i know it's very) good trip to norway,and enjoy the trip

And Thijs was the member who used to tell us all his English was LOUSY......now he's making puns and jokes..........
WELL DONE!

[janihudi]

only the easy ones elizabeth,only the easy ones.

aldo i getting more comfortable with the english language,i'm still doubt to much.
you don't see me much on a conversation or it is a short reply,but feeling me more on ease,with it.

but i wil getting sharper with them,have a great time here

btw ,where was you the last weeks on cv

[Oistein]

Congratulaton Captain.
This is the best looking new building I have seen the last years.
It has got real style. Good-looking if I my say so.

And at last, but not least - she is BLUE.

Happy and safe maidentrip.

[ehp]

only the easy ones elizabeth,only the easy ones.

aldo i getting more comfortable with the english language,i'm still doubt to much.
you don't see me much on a conversation or it is a short reply,but feeling me more on ease,with it.

but i wil getting sharper with them,have a great time here

btw ,where was you the last weeks on cv

Oh, lots and lots going on in my life....I have these crazy kids!!! I've been lurking but not posting much...recovering from EP365 more than anything!!!!