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Another tender accident (Man of Steel)

Discussion in ' General Yachting Discussion ' started by ScotL , Feb 27, 2010 .

ScotL Senior Member

Just thought we should wish crew well. My apologies, link removed. I did not see the two as being that similar.

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ScotL said: Surprised no one else has posted this. Click to expand...

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Henning Senior Member

ScotL said: Just thought we should wish crew well. My apologies, link removed. I did not see the two as being that similar. Click to expand...

It happens. I am just surprised this has not been mentioned, since it happened nearly 2 weeks ago.

CaptTom Senior Member

Scot, Why don't you cut/paste the information?

CaptTom said: Scot, Why don't you cut/paste the information? Click to expand...

Scot, I heard guests, possibly owner was on board when they hit the rocks. Speed may be an issue but unsure. Several folks were in critical condition, unsure how they are now. Only received one report so could not validate details so have not posted anything.

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Yes, I read of this incident from someone who shall remain nameless, it is indeed a sad occurence for the tender and those injured.

Henning said: To do so without a citation to the original source would be a legal violation of copyright laws. Click to expand...

ScotL said: Info can be attributed to Janine. That should solve the copyright problem Click to expand...

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CaptTom said: Scot, Speed may be an issue but unsure. Several folks were in critical condition, unsure how they are now. Click to expand...

AMG said: It could be because we do not encourage people to go to other forums..? Click to expand...

Capt J Senior Member

Pascal said: if there were serious injuries you can be sure speed was involved... And alcohol because if someone hit those rocks while sober it s even more inexcusably stupid!! Rockes don't pop up overnight... Click to expand...

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Here's a blog about the accident from a sailboater http://www2.sailblogs.com/member/leprechaun/

catmando Senior Member

ERTW said: Here's a blog about the accident from a sailboater http://www2.sailblogs.com/member/leprechaun/ Click to expand...

It took only a minute or so: http://www2.sailblogs.com/member/leprechaun/?xjMsgID=118089 A couple pages back.

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Canadian steel billionaire Barry Zekelman has rightfully named his $150 million superyacht ‘Man of Steel.’ The 282-foot-long vessel, purchased from Steven Spielberg, features a dance floor, two swimming pools, as well as indoor and outdoor cinemas.

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Barry Zekelman: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

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Barry Zekelman is a Canadian billionaire who owns steels plants both in Canada and in the United States. Most of his business is in the United States. That’s why, according to the New York Times , Zekelman has been lobbying hard for protectionist policies for steel makers in the United States.

The Times reported that some of Zekelman’s lobbying activities may have “skirted” or even violated the law. Zekelman has high praise for President Trump and his policies.

Zekelman’s net worth has been estimated at 3.46 billion, making him the 24th richest person in Canada. He and his wife, Stephanie, live a lavish lifestyle and own homes around the world. Here’s what you need to know about Barry Zekelman:

1. He & His Wife Have Met With President Trump & Members of the Trump Family as Part of a Lobbying Campaign to Protect US Steelmakers

The New York Times reported that last year, Zekelman and his wife took part in a “small dinner” with President Trump and his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. Zekelman told the Times that they had talked about quotas that the United States was planning to impose on steel imports from South Korea. South Korea is a key competitor in the field of steel.

Zekelman later praised the president for his policies. “He’s attacking the problems that should have been attacked for many years,” Mr. Zekelman, 52, said of Mr. Trump in an interview.

He told Canadian broadcaster CBC that Trump’s plans for a 25 percent tariff for steel and 10 percent for aluminum was an example the Canadian government should follow. He added that in his opinion, the tariffs could be even higher.

“Is that 25 percent duty enough? I don’t think it is and I actually think those duties should be much higher,” he said.

2. His Company, Zekelman Industries, Donated $1.75 Million to Support Trump Last Year

Canadian steel exec blasts Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland for not finding a steel and aluminum tariff solution. ‘They have stalled and blown this big time,’ Barry Zekelman told MPs this week. ‘This can be solved. Literally, I can do it this afternoon.’ t.co/PqDFs93OuK

The Times reports that in 2018 Zekelman Industries, the company owned by Barry Zekelman, donated $1.75 million to a fund intended to support Donald Trump. The Times says that the donations may have been a violation of laws that bar foreigners for lobbying in the United States. Still, it’s not quite clear whether Zekelman actually violated the law.

Zekelman and his brother took over the company from his father after his father’s death. Barry Zekelan was just 19 when his father, Harry died.

3. Zekelman & His Wife Own a Vacation Home in Paradise, Arizona & Another Vacation Home in the Caribbean

Barry Zekelman attended and presented at the Association of Women in the Metal Industries dinner last night! He talked about “Why Manufacturing Matters” to our communities, our security, & our economy. We are proud to support women who have careers in manufacturing! @AWMIHQ

Zekelman and his wife Stephanie live on the Ontario side of Lake St. Clair , just across from Detroit. They also own several luxurious vacation homes outside of Canada. Their vacation home in Paradise Valley set a record for private home sales in Arizona; the 10,000 square foot home cost $14 million. They also own a vacation home in the Caribbean.

Zekelman was a freshman in college when his father Harry passed away, leaving his newly-formed steel tubing business, Atlas, to Barry and his older brother, Alan. Zekelman said he was glad to have a chance to leave college and jump into the steel industry. He described his experience as difficult but exciting:

“In 1986 after my father died and my brother and I went to help the business, Atlas was not in great shape. But a few of the older employees helped the ‘young ones’ along, and we were able to turn around a company that had been losing about $80,000 a month. To recover, we adopted a formula of ‘buy for X and sell for Y’ that after only eight months allowed us to make our first monthly profit of $4,000. And we thought that was great.”

4. Zekelman Owns a Yacht & a Fleet of Luxury Cars

View this post on Instagram Barry Zekelman's Ferrari 458 Italia spotted in Windsor!!!! Photo by: @evan.marcon #winning #windsorcars #windsorexotics #windsorcarspotters #beast #ferrari #ferrari458 #racer #exhaust #extrafast #supercar #red A post shared by Cars In And Around Windsor (@windsor_exotics) on Jan 4, 2016 at 1:59pm PST

Zekelman’s net worth has been estimated at 3.46 billion, making him the 24th richest person in Canada. He and his wife own a yacht named Man of Steel. Ther 164-foot craft is a replacement for which replaced their previous 124-foot, $16.3 million boat. The couple also owns a 50 foot catamaran speedboat named Outerlimits. The couple has also owned a number of Porsches, Lamborghinis and Ferraris.

5. Zekelman Is a Philanthropist

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Zekelman and his wife have donated tens of millions of dollars to the Special Olympics and other charitable causes. The couple has a reputation for being modest about their philathropy, and for keeping out of the spotlight. They donated $10 million dollars to the Holocaust Memorial Center in the names of Zekelman’s grandparents and parents. His grandparents were killed in the Holocaust, and his parents were Holocaust survivors.

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Measuring 86 meters, she is one of the world’s largest yachts.

Previously known as SEVEN SEAS, the name was inspired by the fact Spielberg had seven children. He owned the vessel from her delivery in 2010 through to 2021.

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The interior of the MAN OF STEEL yacht includes a fully equipped gym, a spa, a beach club, a movie theatre, a beauty salon, a dance floor, and of course, a glass elevator that connects the different levels of the yacht. 

The gym is arguably one of the most impressive parts of this superyacht as it has floor-to-ceiling windows providing great views from one of the upper decks of the vessel.

This allows guests to have a beautiful view of not only the pool below but also the breathtaking scenery this yacht might pass when underway.

The private owners’ deck offers a fantastic state-of-the-art master bedroom with its own dressing room as well as an attached office or study. This suite includes its own private deck area with a sizable jacuzzi perfect for relaxing and drinking a glass of wine under starry skies. 

The six additional luxurious suites can accommodate 12 additional guests allowing the MAN OF STEEL to welcome up to 14 guests in total who are tended to by 23 crew members. The MAN OF STEEL interior was designed by Nuvolari & Lenard and Molly Isaksen and is equipped with exquisite furniture made of walnut, teak, and rosewood, accented with natural materials and fabrics.

The design of the yacht interior is simple yet classy, with clean and minimalist spaces. Wooden furnishings can be found in all parts of the vessel, although the interior is not as opulently furnished and decorated as other superyachts in its price category.

Nuvolari & Lenard is a renowned design duo that specializes in traditional yacht design for vessels between 25 and 185 meters in length. Their aim is to redefine beauty while keeping classical elements in mind.

In collaboration with the American interior designer Molly Isaksen, they created a one-of-a-kind fusion of naval architecture, incorporating contemporary and traditional elements in the interior of this beautiful vessel. The MAN OF STEEL offers a 250 square feet semi-covered sundeck, which is located adjacent to the main salon that provides enough space for larger events and celebrations aboard the vessel. A crew of 23 members of staff offers an excellent 5-star service and fulfills every possible wish of the guests onboard the MAN OF STEEL superyacht.

With excellent fine dining capabilities and luxurious amenities, this yacht is ideal for private ownership as well as high-end charter service.

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The MAN OF STEEL has a length of 86 meters (282.15 ft) with a beam of 14.2 meters (46.6 ft) and a draft of 3.91 meters (13 ft)​​.

She was built by Oceana in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands using mainly steel and aluminum which is their specialty. MAN OF STEEL was completed and delivered to Steven Spielberg in 2010. The yacht has her main port in George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands, under whose flag she sails and she has been spotted as far south as the port of Puerto Escondido . With a weight of 2.658 tons and an output of 6,984 kW (9,496 hp), the MAN OF STEEL can reach top speeds of 20 knots.

Her maximum range lies at 4,750 nautical miles, which is respectable considering her size.

Yacht exterior

Designed by Azure Naval Architects and styled by Nuvolari & Lenard, the MAN OF STEEL yacht combines exceptional craftsmanship with unique outlines. The hull of the ship is set in an elegant dark blue, while the upper decks were left in the traditional brilliant white that many yachts bear. On the aft deck, you will find an impressive infinity pool with an incredible 4.6 meter (15 ft) glass wall, which doubles as a movie screen if required. The aft has another slightly smaller pool as well as a sizable deck with comfortable seating. This deck can be used as a helipad for smaller aircraft allowing guests to arrive in style. When this area isn’t needed for landing purposes, it can be covered completely by large awnings providing additional shade to guests.

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A yacht this size naturally comes with lots of toys and equipment to entertain the guests onboard.

The MAN OF STEEL carries four jet skis, several sea bobs, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling equipment, and much more. 

The two tenders onboard the vessel are always ready to take the guests to the mainland or to the nearest secluded beach.

Spielberg purchased them from Hodgdon Yachts, a shipyard based in Maine in the United States after MAN OF STEEL was delivered in 2010.

The larger of the two tenders, the Limo, has space for twelve people with luxurious leather upholstery, flatscreen television, and air conditioning.

When the weather is nice, the roof of the tender can be lifted and opened using hydraulics.

Additional information

In 2013 MAN OF STEEL was overhauled and refitted by Amico & Co, a well-known superyacht repair and design company.

The shipyard is based in Genoa, Italy, and has a 60,000 m² dock and operating area where work on both smaller and larger vessels can be carried out.

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Tangled in Steel With No Way Out: How the Crew Stuck in Baltimore Is Faring

Twenty-two seafarers from India find themselves not only trapped in the ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, but also in an unexpected spotlight.

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By Eduardo Medina

Reporting from Baltimore

Even from miles away, the destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is a jarring visual: Chunks of steel jut above the water like metallic icebergs. Twisted gray beams protrude in crooked positions. From a park near Fort McHenry, visitors can see the giant cargo ship that struck the bridge and remains lodged in the wreckage.

Less visible, however, are the 22 crew members from India who have remained on the ship, named the Dali, since the disaster on Tuesday.

Little is publicly known about them other than that they are seafarers who embarked on a journey aboard the 985-foot-long cargo ship that was on its way to Sri Lanka, carrying 4,700 shipping containers, when it lost power and struck the Key Bridge, causing the structure to collapse.

Since the accident, which killed six construction workers, the crew members have found themselves in an unexpected spotlight. While keeping the ship operable, they are answering a deluge of questions from officials investigating the nighttime catastrophe, as the evidence of what occurred lies around them in mangled ruins stretching across the bow and deck.

While officials investigate what could have caused the tragedy, another question has emerged this week: What could the crew members, who have limited access to the outside world, be going through right now?

“They must feel this weight of responsibility that they couldn’t stop it from happening,” said Joshua Messick, the executive director of the Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center , a religious nonprofit that seeks to protect the rights of mariners.

Even so, officials have praised the crew’s swift mayday message that was transmitted over the radio as the ship lost power on Tuesday. Before the Dali struck the bridge, traveling at a rapid eight knots, the mayday call helped police officers stop traffic from heading onto the bridge, most likely saving many lives, the authorities said. A local harbor pilot with more than 10 years of experience was onboard, as well as an apprentice pilot in training.

As the ship remains stuck in the Port of Baltimore, where it may remain for weeks, the lives of the crew members have entered an uncertain phase. But one thing is certain: They will no longer cruise through the sea around South Africa toward their destination in Sri Lanka anytime soon.

But they are not going to imminently dock at the port either, as they must wait for enough debris to be cleared to free the ship and reopen the channel to one of the busiest ports in the United States. On Saturday, the governor of Maryland said officials planned to remove the first piece of the debris.

So, for now, crew members are most likely working a grueling schedule to maintain the ship that is similar to the one they would be if they were out at sea. The difference, though, is that they are in an immobile state as the eyes of the world fixate on them, experts said.

“The captain of the vessel and the crew have a duty to the ship,” said Stephen Frailey, a partner at Pacific Maritime Group, which helps with marine salvage and wreck removal.

According to Chris James, who works for a consulting firm assisting the ship’s management company, Synergy Marine, the crew members have ample supplies of food and water, as well as plenty of fuel to keep the generators going. Indeed, when Jennifer Homendy, the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, went onboard the ship this week, she observed the cook cooking. “It smelled very good,” she said.

But there is still no exact timeline for when the ship might be extracted from the wreckage, Mr. James said. Once the N.T.S.B. and the Coast Guard finish their investigations, he said, “we’ll look at potentially swapping the crew out and getting them home.”

India, the home country of the crew members, is one of the world’s largest hubs for seafarers, according to John A. Konrad, a ship captain and the chief executive of gCaptain, a maritime and offshore industry news website. Though Indian captains and engineers are paid less than their American counterparts, Mr. Konrad said, they make a decent living when they work for three or more months out of the year at sea.

Working on a cargo ship, he said, is a 24-hour ordeal with no weekends off: Every day, decks are checked for maintenance and safety, cooks and cleaners serve the other members, and workers in the engine room keep things on track.

Cargo ship crew members do have some leisurely activities available to them onboard, though, such as video game breaks in cabins, workouts in gyms, table tennis sessions and movie nights. The Dali crew has at least a TV, magazines and books onboard, said Andrew Middleton, who runs Apostleship of the Sea, a program that ministers to sailors coming through the port.

Clistan Joy Sequeira, an Indian seafarer who was not on the Dali but who docked in Baltimore from another cargo ship on Friday, said in an interview that he feared the repercussions that the bridge collapse could have on his industry and his country.

“I’m scared that because this crew is Indian, our international image will suffer,” said Mr. Sequeira, 31. “Maybe we lose jobs.”

Some in Baltimore’s port community have had some contact with the Dali crew, albeit brief, through third parties or WhatsApp. Mr. Messick said he sent the crew two Wi-Fi hot spots on Friday because they did not have internet onboard.

Mr. Middleton said he had been keeping in touch with two crew members, reminding them that “we’re here for them.”

“When I’ve asked how they’re doing, their answers range from ‘good’ to ‘great,’” he said. “So, by their own accounts, they’re OK.”

Mr. Messick said he had also sent a care package to the crew through a salvage company helping with operations. In the package were candy, home-baked muffins from a concerned local and thank-you cards from children.

With so many questions still unanswered about the crew members’ next steps, Mr. Messick said he was eager to provide them with trauma care and emotional support. On Friday, he wrote a letter to the captain, which was delivered by another vessel.

“We’re here to support you,” it read.

Mike Baker contributed reporting.

Eduardo Medina is a Times reporter covering the South. An Alabama native, he is now based in Durham, N.C. More about Eduardo Medina

Baltimore bridge collapse wasn't first major accident for giant container ship Dali

Propulsion failed on the cargo ship that struck the Francis Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday as it was leaving port, causing it to collapse into the frigid Patapsco River. Its crew warned Maryland officials of a possible collision because they had lost control.

“The vessel notified MD Department of Transportation (MDOT) that they had lost control of the vessel” and a collision with the bridge “was possible,” according to an unclassified Department of Homeland Security report. “The vessel struck the bridge causing a complete collapse.”

An official speaking on condition of anonymity confirmed to USA TODAY that the DHS’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is working with federal, state, and local officials “to understand the potential impacts of this morning’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.”

Clay Diamond, executive director, American Pilots’ Association, told USA TODAY power issues are not unusual on cargo ships, which are so large they cannot easily course correct.

“It’s likely that virtually every pilot in the country has experienced a power loss of some kind (but) it generally is momentary,” Diamond said. “This was a complete blackout of all the power on the ship, so that’s unusual. Of course this happened at the worst possible location.” 

The ship in Tuesday's crash, Dali, was involved in at least one prior accident when it collided with a shipping pier in Belgium.

That 2016 incident occurred as the Dali was leaving port in Antwerp and struck a loading pier made of stone, causing damage to the ship’s stern, according to VesselFinder.com, a site that tracks ships across the world. An investigation determined a mistake made by the ship’s master and pilot was to blame.

No one was injured in that crash, although the ship required repair and a full inspection before being returned to service. The pier – or berth – was also seriously damaged and had to be closed.

VesselFinder reports that the Dali was chartered by Maersk, the same company chartering it during the Baltimore harbor incident.

The 9-year-old container ship had passed previous inspections during its time at sea, but during one such inspection in June at the Port of San Antonio in Chile, officials discovered a deficiency with its "propulsion and auxiliary machinery (gauges, thermometers, etc)," according to the Tokyo MOU, an intergovernmental maritime authority in the Asia-Pacific region.

The report provided no other information about the deficiency except to note that it was not serious enough to remove the ship from service.

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Why did Dali crash into the Baltimore bridge?

Officials said Tuesday they’re investigating the collision, including whether systems on board lost electricity early Tuesday morning, which could be related to mechanical failure, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.

Accidents at sea, known as marine casualties, are not uncommon, the source told USA TODAY. However, “allisions,” in which a moving object strikes a stationary one with catastrophic results, are far less common. The investigation of the power loss aboard the Dali, a Singapore-flagged vessel, will be a high priority.

In a video posted to social media, lights on the Dali shut off, then turned back on, then shut off again before the ship struck a support pier on the bridge.

Numerous cargo and cruise ships have lost power over the years.

The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea requires all international vessels to have two independent sources of electricity, both of which should be able to maintain the ship's seaworthiness on their own, according to a safety study about power failures on ships , citing the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.

The Dali's emergency generator was likely responsible for the lights coming back on after the initial blackout, Diamond said.

“There was still some steerage left when they initially lost power,” he said. “We’ve been told the ship never recovered propulsion. The emergency generator is a diesel itself – so if you light off the generator, that’s also going to put off a puff of exhaust.”

Under maritime law, all foreign flagged vessels must be piloted into state ports by a state licensed pilot so the Dali's pilot is licensed by Association of Maryland Pilots .

Diamond described the incident based on information from the Maryland agency that licensed the pilot aboard the ship. His organization represents that group and all other state piloting agencies in the US.

“The pilot was directing navigation of the ship as it happened,” he said. “He asked the captain to get the engines back online. They weren’t able to do that, so the pilot took all the action he could. He tried to steer, to keep the ship in the channel. He also dropped the ship’s anchor to slow the ship and guide the direction.

“Neither one was enough. The ship never did regain its engine power.”

How big is the Dali ship?

The Dali is a 984-foot container vessel built in 2015 by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. With a cruising speed of about 22 knots – roughly 25 mph. It has traveled the world carrying goods from port to port.

The ship, constructed of high-strength steel, has one engine and one propeller, according to MarineTraffic.com.

The Dali arrived in Baltimore on Sunday from the Port of Norfolk in Virginia. Before that, it had been in New York and came through the Panama Canal.

It remains at the scene of the collapse as authorities investigate.

Who owns and operates the Dali?

It is owned by the Singapore-based Grace Ocean Pte Ltd but managed by Synergy Marine Group, also based in Singapore. It was carrying Maersk customers’ cargo, according to a statement from the shipping company.

“We are deeply concerned by this incident and are closely monitoring the situation,” Maersk said in the statement. 

Synergy, which describes itself as a leading ship manager with more than 600 vessels under its guidance, issued a statement on its website acknowledging the incident and reporting no injuries among its crew and no pollution in the water. There were two pilots on board and 22 crew members in all, according to Synergy, all of them from India.

USA TODAY reached out to Synergy on Tuesday, but the company did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

Contributing: Josh Susong

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Man of Steel READ LISTING DISCLAIMER

Due to her sheer size, quality and style Man of Steel is recognised as one of the most impressive superyachts in the world, a true Oceanco which excels whether cruising or at anchor.

Man of Steel has an amazingly shaped steel hull with a bulbous bow capable of voyages ranging from worldwide ocean-going to extensive cruising of high seas. Among her many amenities she includes a trademark Oceanco infinity swimming pool on the aft deck which can also be transformed into a helipad or even an area for entertaining.

Other highlights of Man of Steel include a fully equipped gym, sauna, steam room and massage room and cinema seating based in the main salon. She has an extensive list of amenities and boasts a wide array of water sport toys and tenders, as well as being fitted with state of the art audio visual entertainment systems and high end advanced communication systems.

Accommodation

Man of Steel can accommodate 12 guests across seven cabins. The owner's cabin boasts a king size bed, ensuite bathroom with bath tub, as well as a large office and its very own pool deck forward. She has an additional five staterooms on the main deck, with one privately on the lower deck.

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MAN OF STEEL for charter

An icon in the yachting world ready to deliver unsurpassed experiences across multiple impressive decks and seven staterooms.

The expansive pool deck serves as the main guest level with 5 staterooms including impressive VIP suite. Professional cinema with tiered seating is also located on this level amid ship. The generous Owner’s suite a level up overlooks its own pool deck and features a large office and more. An inviting and central salon can host a variety of intimate or larger gatherings and circular dining has breaktaking views.

Never offered for charter before, now ready for the 2022 Med Summer season. This remarkable mega yacht will truly tick the remaining boxes for a dream getaway.

Specifications

• Name: MAN OF STEEL
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Builder: Oceanco
• Length Overall: 86.01 metres
• Beam: 14.2 metres
• Max Draught: 2.35 metres
• Gross Tonnage: 2658

Construction

• Year of Build: 2010
• Hull Number: Y706
• Hull Type: Full Displacement
• Number of Decks: 4
• Classification: LR
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Performance & Capacities

• Max Speed: 20 kn
• Cruising Speed: 16 kn
• Fuel Capacity: 280000 litres
• Water Capacity: 80000 litres
• Range: 5500 nm
• Total power: 9360 hp
• Hull: Steel
• Superstructure: Aluminium

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• Passenger Rooms: 6
• Master Rooms: 1
• Double Rooms: 2
• Twin Rooms: 1
• VIP Rooms: 2

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Man of Steel - 2008

Bigger, better, more complex

Man of Steel was Heesen’s first 50 metre steel hull displacement yacht. The owner had previously built a smaller semi-displacement yacht at Heesen and the shipyard was a clear first choice when he required something larger. Bigger, better, more complex, the new yacht moved Heesen into 50 metre construction and we were determined that our first yacht at this length would be something spectacular.

First impressions

One of the most striking features is the bridge’s reverse windshield. This not only increases visibility in wet conditions but gives the yacht a sleek, streamlined shape. The specially-designed bulbous bow creates an anti-wave for a smoother path through the water. This results in a reduction in the power required to reach a top speed of 14,5 knots. Less power requires less fuel.

Step aboard

Four distinct deck areas provide huge amounts of outside space. On the sun deck an eight-person Jacuzzi is faced by a vast quadruple sunbed, while the entire dining and bar area is shaded by the radar arch, with a large, opening sunroof providing natural light. An additional Jacuzzi is situated on the private owner’s deck.

Specifications

Hull type: Displacement

Exterior design: Omega Architects

Interior design: Omega Architects / Mark Wallace

Hull: Steel

Length over all: 50.0 metres / 164 feet

Beam over all: 9.60 metres / 31 feet 6 inches

Draft (half load): 3.10 metres / 10 feet 2 inches

Tonnage: approx. 600 GT

Accommodations

Cabins: Full-beam owner’s stateroom, two double guest suites and one twin guest suites

Technical Details

Maximum speed (half load): 14.5 knots

Range: 3,500Nm at 13 knots

Fuel capacity: 80,000 litres / 21,130 US Gallons

Fresh water: 20,000 litres / 5,280 US Gallons

Propulsion Details

Main engines: 2 × MTU 8V 4000 M70

Maximum power: 2 x 1,160kW

Main generators: 2 x Kilo-Pak, each 150kW

Bowthruster: HRP 110kW, electrically driven

Stabilisers: Naiad Dynamics, type 820, zero speed

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Why the Baltimore Bridge Collapsed So Quickly

Just shy of half past 1 in the morning, the MV Dali , a giant container ship, was sailing gently out of the port of Baltimore when something went terribly wrong. Suddenly, lights all over the 300-meter-long vessel went out. They flicked on again a moment later, but the ship then began to veer to the right, toward one of the massive pylon-like supports on the Francis Scott Key truss bridge—a huge mass of steel and concrete that spans the Patapsco River.

The Dali ’s lights went out a second time. Then the impact came. The ship plowed into the support, with large sections of the bridge’s main truss section instantly snapping apart and falling into the river. It took just 20 seconds or so for the structure to come down.

Now, a major US port is in disarray, and several people who were working on the bridge at the time of its collapse are missing. A rescue operation is underway. President Biden has called the disaster a “terrible accident.” Ship traffic is currently stuck on either side of the crash site, and a major roadway through Baltimore has been cut off.

“It’s a dreadful tragedy and something you hope never to see,” says David Knight, a bridge expert and specialist adviser to the UK’s Institution of Civil Engineers. But commenting on footage of the bridge collapse , he says he is not surprised by the manner in which it crumpled.

Large steel structures may seem invulnerable, but steel, explains Knight, is relatively lightweight for its size. As soon as it is pushed or pulled the wrong way with enough force, it can fold like paper. In this case, the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a “continuous,” or unjointed, bridge that had a 366-meter-long central truss section. (Truss bridges use steel beams, arranged in triangular shapes, to support their load.) The central truss was made up of three horizontal stretches, known as spans, with two sets of supports holding these above the water. It was the third-largest structure of its kind in the world.

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“When you take a support away, there is very little in the way of robustness,” says Knight. “It will drag down, as we saw, all three spans.” The separate approach spans remain standing. There is nothing in Knight’s view that immediately suggests any structural problem with the bridge. An engineering firm, Hardesty & Hanover, confirmed to WIRED that it performed an inspection of the bridge in 2019, and that other inspections have been carried out since, but did not provide any additional details on the state of the structure. WIRED has approached H&H for further comment. In June last year, the US Federal Highway Administration rated the condition of the bridge as satisfactory .

The immense force of the container ship impact should not be underestimated, adds Knight. Such vessels require a lot of power and time—perhaps many minutes—to come to a complete stop. The Francis Scott Key Bridge was completed in 1977. In more recent decades, bridge engineers have commonly incorporated defenses to reduce the potential damage by ship strikes when bridges are erected in similar locations, Knight says. These include hydraulic barriers and additional concrete around the base of bridge supports, for instance. However, even with such fortifications in place, heavy strikes can still cause devastating damage.

It is not clear why lights turned off and on again on the Dali , a Singapore-flagged ship built in 2015. “That is an indication of a massive problem,” says Salvatore Mercogliano, a maritime historian at Campbell University in North Carolina and a YouTuber who has analyzed the crash .

At the time of the accident, two pilots—mariners who board a ship to help it navigate particular stretches of water, including in and out of ports—from Baltimore were on board. The Dali was broadcasting its position publicly via the automatic identification system (AIS) and was traveling at a speed of over 8.5 knots. It then slowed to around 6 knots in the moments before the crash, according to AIS data .

Both pilots and all crew members on the Dali are accounted for. There are no reports of injuries, the ship’s management company, Synergy Group, said in a statement on March 26.

ABC News reports that the crew of the vessel made a desperate mayday call in an attempt to warn transport officials that the crash was about to occur. A report from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, seen by ABC, says the Dali “lost propulsion” and that the crew were aware they had “lost control” of the ship. Maryland governor Wes Moore told reporters that , thanks to the mayday call, officials were able to stem the flow of traffic over the bridge, an intervention that he says “saved lives.”

Mercogliano says it is very difficult for ships of this size to make rapid adjustments to their trajectories. Video footage shows a sudden outpouring of smoke from the vessel’s stack, indicating a change in engine activity of some kind. What is particularly disturbing is that, in this case, the vessel ends up plowing straight into one of the key supports for the bridge, clearly off course. No information as to why this happened has become public.

Photographs of the aftermath show the bow of the ship pinned beneath fallen sections of the bridge . The anchor chain is visible, meaning that at some point the anchor was dropped, though it is not certain whether this happened before or after impact. The chain appears to be at an angle, however, which Mercogliano says could be a sign that it was dropped shortly before the crash and dragged for a brief time.

Lawyer James Turner of Quadrant Chambers in London specializes in, among other things, ship collisions. He says that there would have been no automated systems on board a merchant ship of this kind able to prevent the impact. Information from radar, AIS, and visual observations would have been available to the crew, however.

But data-collecting systems may now reveal exactly what happened. As on airplanes, commercial ships have data and audio recorders on the bridge, which are often a key source of information for investigators post-incident. “The master will hit a button and that ensures that the last two hours of audio recording are preserved, as well as all the data from the various parts of the ship, like the engine and steering and so on,” explains Turner. “That can be downloaded and queried.”

He adds that estimates of the ship’s speed at the time of the incident as recorded by AIS are likely “99.99 percent accurate.”

For now, the focus of responders will be on locating survivors from the fallen bridge. Two people have been rescued, one of whom is in the hospital. Six construction workers remain missing .

The disaster has come at a difficult time for shipping, with drought afflicting the Panama Canal and Houthi attacks striking multiple vessels in the Red Sea in recent months. Somali piracy is on the rise again , also. The grounding of the Ever Given in the Suez Canal is very much still within recent memory—it occurred a mere three years ago.

The Port of Baltimore insists in a statement that it has not been shut down—road vehicles are still operating within the port—however, all ship traffic in and out is suspended until further notice. AIS data reveals around a dozen commercial vessels at anchor outside the port, their entry now blocked by the stricken bridge and the Dali . It will take some time for the US Army Corps of Engineers to remove the steel pieces of the bridge, which present a significant threat to passing vessels, from the river.

“Whatever ships are in the port are now stuck,” says Mercogliano, who notes that Baltimore is an important port in terms of car deliveries and coal exports.

Overall, he argues, maritime operations are extremely safe today, though the volume and velocity of trade mean that when things go wrong it can be especially serious.

“We move goods a lot faster than ever before, and there’s very little margin for error,” he says. “When there is a mistake, the mistakes tend to be very large.”

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By Steph Loseby   8 April 2022

The 86m (282ft) luxury superyacht MAN OF STEEL is now ready for the 2022 Mediterranean summer season. An icon in the yacht industry and never offered for charter before, MAN OF STEEL is going to make an exciting addition to the West Mediterranean charter scene this summer.

Delivered in 2010 by Oceanco, MAN OF STEEL ticks all the boxes when it comes to a dream charter getaway. Boasting expansive social spaces, classic interiors and an eye-catching infinity pool, the yacht also provides a compelling line-up of modern amenities and living areas to create maximum comfort and luxury onboard. 

The luxury yacht features an infinity pool on the aft deck that can be conveniently transformed into a helipad or entertaining area, a trademark Oceanco design concept that provides you with everything you could wish for on a charter vacation .

MAN OF STEEL is also equipped with a multitude of onboard highlights such as a dancefloor, movie theater, spa, underwater lights, elevator, beach club and gym.

MAN OF STEEL comfortably accommodates 12 guests in 7 opulent suites compromising a master suite, two VIP cabins, three double cabins and one twin cabin. The divine master suite also incorporates its own study and beautiful dressing room. 

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​​Mediterranean yacht charters promise blissful escapism. It is home to some of the world's most desired charter locations, including the mesmerizing cruising grounds of the French Riviera , the Amalfi Coast and the Italian Riviera .

This captivating part of the world guarantees an unforgettable yacht charter experience filled with a unique combination of culture, warm climate and impeccable coastlines.

To find out more about chartering in the region, please see our West Mediterranean yacht charter guide . For some inspiration, check out our sample itineraries handpicked by experts with in-depth knowledge of the region.

If you’d like to learn more about chartering the superyacht MAN OF STEEL this summer, please contact a recommended yacht charter broker .

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Daily southtown | lynwood man injured in 2017 hammond steel plant accident dies months after receiving $10 million settlement.

Nearly five months after being awarded $10 million in a lawsuit settlement after being seriously injured at a steel processing plant in Hammond seven years ago, a Lynwood man died late last month from complications as a result of the accident.

Robert Coppage, 63, formerly of Portage, was pronounced dead at 10:21 a.m. March 24 at Palos Community Hospital, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

An autopsy March 27 found he died as a result of complications from crush injuries after being pinned between heavy objects, and his death was ruled an accident, according to the medical examiner.

Coppage was working at Niagara-LaSalle Steel in Hammond Jan. 12, 2017, when a 5-ton crane with a load of steel bars malfunctioned and crushed him, said Kenneth Allen, Coppage’s attorney.

Coppage suffered permanent injuries, which included incomplete paraplegia, Allen said.

“I was shocked and saddened to learn of Bob’s passing, but I do know he was gratified that we finally prevailed in holding the crane company accountable. At least that offers some solace,” Allen said.

The lawsuit was against Crane 1 Services, which was hired to inspect the overhead cranes at the steel plant, Allen said. Allen and Otto Shragal at Allen Law Group represented Coppage.

In November, Lake County Superior Judge Kristina Kantar awarded Coppage a $10 million settlement .

“The evidence we marshaled for trial showed that Crane 1 turned a blind eye toward safety by repeatedly overlooking or minimizing this crane’s defective condition,” Shragal said. “Any reasonable inspection of this crane should’ve caused it to be taken out of service immediately, but tragically it wasn’t.”

Officials from Crane 1 didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday.

Allen said while companies state safety is a top priority, many don’t follow that until after a tragic accident and court judgment.

“We hope this significant settlement sends precisely that message to the many steel plants and crane inspection companies in Chicagoland,” Allen said. “Safety must always take priority over production. Because, in the end, putting safety over profits is good business.”

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