[Goanet] Updates on water supply in Dona Paula area

[Stephen Dias]

Dear Joel
YOUR HEADLINES NEWS  IS PARTIALLY CORRECT.
I DID NOT GET WATER FOR THE LAST  14 DAYS  AND MY WATER SUMP OF 15000
LITRES CAPACITY IS ALMOST GETTING DRY. I CAN SURVIVE WITH MY TANK WATER FOR
ANOTHER 3 DAYS MAXIMUM .
MY NEIGHBOUR PRIMA MADONNA BUILDING HAVING 4 FLOORS HAS AKREADY CALLED FOR
TANKERS IN THE LAST WEEK AND COMPLETELY DEPENDENT ON TANKERS. LOW LYING
AREAS IN DONA PAULA ARE GETTING WATER WITH BARE MINIMUM PRESSURE. OTHERWISE
DONA PAULA AND OVERHEAD TANKS IN NIO COLONY STILL WITH NO WATER . NIO HAS
PRESSED FOR THE TANKERS FOR THE MAIN BUILDING AS WELL AS COLONIES AND THEIR
GUEST  HOUSE. ALSO MOST OF THE PARTS IN AIVAO COLONY HAVE NO WATER AND THEY
ARE DEPENDENT ON ONLY ONE WELL WHICH IS CROWDED EVERYDAY FOR THE LAST 15
DAYS AND EVEN BEFORE IT SEEMS.
 FROM RELIABLE SOURCES.
THIS IS UPDATE SIR AND PLEASE DO THE CORRECTION AND YOU CAN QUOTE ME IF
REQUIRED.

STEPHEN DIAS
RESIDENT OF BAY VIEW
DONA PAULA
24.8.2019

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[Goanet] UPDATES AND OBSERVATION ON LUCKY SEVEN AS ON 10TH SEPT 2017 UPTO 2 PM

[Stephen Dias]

The mission to tow the Lucky seven on 10th Sept has failed. The attempt
fizzled out and the operation was abandoned at this time.

I was at the Miramar beach from the start of the operation along with a
friend of mine  (ex-member of the GCZMA), and  another Goan person an
expert who was earlier attached to Arihant Ship breakers.

The vessel started drifting towards the starboard side due to the heavy
currents and because the propeller of the port side which might have been
grounded which acted as a fulcrum for turning the vessel  towards the
right. Now the bow of the vessel is pointing towards the beach.

It looked to me that the vessel might have already ruptured. The high
pressure water pumps its output outlet to the starboard side seemed to be
less than the intake of sea water due to rupture if any,  which means
there was a seepage through a new hole or a crack which might have happened
during the towing operation by the tug. The operation was abandoned
probably to the snap of tow cable much before the high tide set down
because we could see every one in the deck resting.

I was told by the person called Sagardip who was among us  that a heavy ton
weight anchor and heavy concrete blocks including chains were already off
loaded much before the operation. ( see photo )  He was not sure about the
propellers removal. He was at the site before me and ex-GCZMA member.

We photographed the vessel from various angles.

We observed that people could sit at the verge of the beach as it has
formed a so called platform of 1 meter height ( approx)  due to the vessel
acting as a sea breaker  (photo is available).

On a positive note, the vessel was seen rolling after she was floated and
the tilt has been much minimized. That means if everything is fine the
operation can be resumed tomorrow or some other time when high tide is
favorable.

Any rupture if taken place needs to be repaired before the next operation.

I am concerned about cracks that might have developed under the ships
engine/generators. These will not be visible and that is the reason it
needs under water studies or dry docking.  I was told by the owner's
representative who was present on the beach said Lucky seven is a double
bottom vessel. The thickness of the double bottom plate might have reduced
according to the age of the vessel which needs to be checked up by acoustic
sensors testing equipment at the  dry dock for validity of the vessel to
comply under mercantile ( MMD) Act and shipping rules.

During an earlier discussion in the morning  with one Mr Tariq,
representative of the vessel owner,  told me that the Lucky Seven after
inspection and repairs  at Jaigad, should be back in the river Mandovi
within the period of 3 months.

My friend ex-member of GCZMA being an expert on environmental issues  feels
that there is a severe erosion and damage to the beach and environment due
to these operational activities.

Stephen Dias
Former NIO Technical Officer.-E1
Worked on NIO Research vessels RV Gaveshani and ORE Sagar Kanya operation
including dry docking at Garden Reach Calcutta and Mumbai.
10.9.2017

Re: [Goanet] UPDATES OF LUCKY SEVEN AS ON 27TH AUGUST 2017 ( 19 HRS)

[Venantius J Pinto]

Or float it, seal the surface and have artists paint murals.
Perhaps even airlift it to another area.
Overnight there will be an impression. This is not about metallurgical
science!
Basic mentad, ergo in the service of shannyaponn.

Of course he can invite me to paint the entire surface.
And drop some poixe. But take no malai.

And these brains talking about tourism. Visit Europe, etc., and return with
the same govsorlelo mendu.
Upanishad that, someone.

Avois!
--Venantius J Pinto

On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 3:39 AM, Stephen Dias 
wrote:

> Since now Parrikar has won by-election he should see that this vessel Lucky
> seven is cleared from beach without much damage to environment in all
> respects.
>
> stephen dias
>
> Sent from my Samsung device
>
> On 28 Aug 2017 09:46, "Antonio Mascarenhas" 
> wrote:
>
> I was there on Saturday evening during lowest tide. The boat port side is
> completely sunk in sand by at least 1.5 metres. by now the vessel has
> become a shipwreck. Only a miracle can (re)float it.
>
> +
> Dr Antonio Mascarenhas,
> Former Scientist, NIO, Goa
> Former Member, GCZMA
> Member, GSBB
> Email: amascarenha...@gmail.com
> Phone: 08322453490 / 9422416181
> +
>
> On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 9:51 PM, Stephen Dias 
> wrote:
>
> > Dear James Braganza
> > Captain of Ports
> >
> > Just giving you updates photos on 27th Aug 2017 at 19 hrs taken by me.
> > This will give you a latest idea about the angle of tilting of the vessel
> > Lucky Seven.
> > I have noticed that number of gas cylinders were unloaded today at 18 hrs
> > from a pick up standing at Miramar roadside and workers seen rolling them
> > to the vessel . ( see photos).  Some cylinders were already been unloaded
> > from the vessel ( see eight photographs attached)  and all the cylinders
> > are together.
> > I was told by reliable sources that these are meant for the welding work
> > and cutting some parts in the hull. The lower deck is almost full of sea
> > water and there is no chance to increase further as the sea level is
> > shallow. It appears that the hull is already broke say  20 meters long as
> > reported by press,  and day by day it  is  becoming bigger and bigger and
> > in my opinion by 7th Sept the  salvage operations as planned or if
> accepted
> > by salvage Co., will be extremely difficult to tow the vessel and may
> > create lots of complications for the salvage group. I am sure that if it
> is
> > towed, the bottom of the ship ( hull) is going to be destroyed completely
> > as corrosion  has already been set in.
> > I think the Government may have to answer if something really goes wrong.
> > You must be in a better position to know the actual internal  picture of
> > the hull since you might have already visited the ship.
> > I was told that heavy chain blocks and some heavy machinery has already
> > been unloaded a week back with the help of  JCB crane into the trucks at
> > Miramar roadside.
> >
> > Stephen Dias
> > Dona Paula
> >
>

Re: [Goanet] UPDATES OF LUCKY SEVEN AS ON 27TH AUGUST 2017 ( 19 HRS)

[Stephen Dias]

Since now Parrikar has won by-election he should see that this vessel Lucky
seven is cleared from beach without much damage to environment in all
respects.

stephen dias

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On 28 Aug 2017 09:46, "Antonio Mascarenhas" 
wrote:

I was there on Saturday evening during lowest tide. The boat port side is
completely sunk in sand by at least 1.5 metres. by now the vessel has
become a shipwreck. Only a miracle can (re)float it.

+
Dr Antonio Mascarenhas,
Former Scientist, NIO, Goa
Former Member, GCZMA
Member, GSBB
Email: amascarenha...@gmail.com
Phone: 08322453490 / 9422416181
+

On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 9:51 PM, Stephen Dias 
wrote:

> Dear James Braganza
> Captain of Ports
>
> Just giving you updates photos on 27th Aug 2017 at 19 hrs taken by me.
> This will give you a latest idea about the angle of tilting of the vessel
> Lucky Seven.
> I have noticed that number of gas cylinders were unloaded today at 18 hrs
> from a pick up standing at Miramar roadside and workers seen rolling them
> to the vessel . ( see photos).  Some cylinders were already been unloaded
> from the vessel ( see eight photographs attached)  and all the cylinders
> are together.
> I was told by reliable sources that these are meant for the welding work
> and cutting some parts in the hull. The lower deck is almost full of sea
> water and there is no chance to increase further as the sea level is
> shallow. It appears that the hull is already broke say  20 meters long as
> reported by press,  and day by day it  is  becoming bigger and bigger and
> in my opinion by 7th Sept the  salvage operations as planned or if accepted
> by salvage Co., will be extremely difficult to tow the vessel and may
> create lots of complications for the salvage group. I am sure that if it is
> towed, the bottom of the ship ( hull) is going to be destroyed completely
> as corrosion  has already been set in.
> I think the Government may have to answer if something really goes wrong.
> You must be in a better position to know the actual internal  picture of
> the hull since you might have already visited the ship.
> I was told that heavy chain blocks and some heavy machinery has already
> been unloaded a week back with the help of  JCB crane into the trucks at
> Miramar roadside.
>
> Stephen Dias
> Dona Paula
>

[Goanet] UPDATES OF LUCKY SEVEN AS ON 27TH AUGUST 2017 ( 19 HRS)

[Stephen Dias]

Dear James Braganza
Captain of Ports

Just giving you updates photos on 27th Aug 2017 at 19 hrs taken by me. This
will give you a latest idea about the angle of tilting of the vessel Lucky
Seven.
I have noticed that number of gas cylinders were unloaded today at 18 hrs
from a pick up standing at Miramar roadside and workers seen rolling them
to the vessel . ( see photos).  Some cylinders were already been unloaded
from the vessel ( see eight photographs attached)  and all the cylinders
are together.
I was told by reliable sources that these are meant for the welding work
and cutting some parts in the hull. The lower deck is almost full of sea
water and there is no chance to increase further as the sea level is
shallow. It appears that the hull is already broke say  20 meters long as
reported by press,  and day by day it  is  becoming bigger and bigger and
in my opinion by 7th Sept the  salvage operations as planned or if accepted
by salvage Co., will be extremely difficult to tow the vessel and may
create lots of complications for the salvage group. I am sure that if it is
towed, the bottom of the ship ( hull) is going to be destroyed completely
as corrosion  has already been set in.
I think the Government may have to answer if something really goes wrong.
You must be in a better position to know the actual internal  picture of
the hull since you might have already visited the ship.
I was told that heavy chain blocks and some heavy machinery has already
been unloaded a week back with the help of  JCB crane into the trucks at
Miramar roadside.

Stephen Dias
Dona Paula

[Goanet] UPDATES OF LUCKY SEVEN AS ON 14TH AUG 2017 AT 12 NOON.

[Stephen Dias]

UPDATES OF THE VESSEL LUCKY SEVEN

This vessel is shown inclined towards the Port quarter side about 15 to 20
degrees and she has moved its bow due to pressure of waves.
Tug did not reach yet but i believe that the tugs pulling the vessel will
be difficult due to shallow waters.
If the vessel remains for another week, the corrosion  will further set in
and chances of towing the vessel will be much difficult. This is becoming
everyday difficult situation and chances are there if the tug cannot pull
it than the vessel might have to go for cutting.
My opinion is that the starboard propeller may be free and the Port
propeller is buried and hence the waves banging on starboard quarter side
the vessel position has been drifted and thus making its bow to move
towards right side.
Hopefully this is not going to be another River Princess or Pontoon Arossim
boat.

Stephen Dias
Dona Paula
date: 14th Aug 2017


Photos: Photos Nos: 3325 and 3328 shows the position of vessel moved due to
waves
Photo: 3329 shows that the anphibian JCB loading  crew of about 8 persons
on the vessel  for repairs or welding work in the hull.
Photo : 3331 shows the vessel tilted about 15 to 20 degrees at Port quarter
side.
Details reads at the aft of the vessel:
LUCKY SEVEN
PANAMA
IMO 08943703
RANDOLF MO

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Re: [Goanet] Updates on Goans in East Africa dates

[CORNEL DACOSTA]

Hi Tony
I had meant to mention with reference to one of your
recent posts about musicians in East Africa, 
including the origins of Maliaka in Mombasa etc that,
the night club you mentioned The Sal Davis Nite Spot
in Nairobi, was owned and run by someone who attended
my school (The Goan High School) in Mombasa. We knew
him then as Salim Abdalla and indeed I have a
professionally taken photograph of the first school
orchestra, with a little Salim on the maracas! I had
sent a copy of that photograph, with a requested 
article of mine, about my school experiences, for the 
brochure when the Goan High School, Mombasa,
celebrated its 75th anniversary last year.

I was aware that Sal had spent time in the 1970s in
London, honing in on his singing skills and with a
special interest in Sammy Davies Jr but was unaware,
until you mentioned it that, he had a night club in
Nairobi.

I was lucky to visit all the places you mentioned in
Tanzania including your birth-place in Iringa but
although my amateur dance band (MDB) played at Greek
owned hotels in Tanga twice, I did not get a chance to
visit the Tanga Goan Club that you mentioned.

We sure live in a small world and I too was pleased to
receive Frederick's nostalgic details of Goan
clubs/institutions in East Africa. I have also enjoyed
Roland's material on Goan clubs in Bombay, and Cotton
Mary of course, but  only regret that I didn't know
about such clubs when on several past short visits to
Bombay. 
Regards
Cornel
--- Tony Barros [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Hi Frederick ! 
 Thanks very much for giving us a taste of nostalgia
 and sending us down
 memory lane...
 

Re: [Goanet] Updates on Goans in East Africa dates

[Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या]

Hi Tony (and Cornel too):

I just copy-and-pasted this stuff from Goacom.com. It neither originates
from my computer, brain, or hardwork!

As someone said recently on Goanet, I'm pretty efficient in this
copy-and-paste stuff. When it comes to sharing knowledge (or information), I
don't think see any hierarchy ... as long as it's effective and due credits
were given.

Let's now collectively prevail on GoaCom to update that page with the
additional inputs you sent in, and whatever others might add too.

May the tribe of cut-and-paste artistes grow universally :-) FN

2008/7/16 Tony Barros [EMAIL PROTECTED]:

 Hi Frederick !

 Thanks very much for giving us a taste of nostalgia and sending us down
 memory lane. However, I have added some dates on Tanganyika and
 Zanzibar which may be of interest to other readers.


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[Goanet] Updates on Goans in East Africa dates

[Tony Barros]

Hi Frederick !

Thanks very much for giving us a taste of nostalgia and sending us down
memory lane. However, I have added some dates on Tanganyika and
Zanzibar which may be of interest to other readers.

1919 - The Goan Institute in Dar es Salaam takes shape

1956 - The Goan School opens in Changombe on the outskirts of the city

1956- The Goan Community Club is formed in the southern Tanzanian town
of Iringa- my birthplace

1958 - Goan club formed in Morogoro - near Dar Es Salaam

1959/1960- The Goan Institute in Dar moves into a new building opened
by Tanganyika's last Governor, Sir Richard Turnbull. Designed by the
distinguished goan architect, Tony Almeida who also designed the Goan
School, the building incorporated a  unique open sunken dance floor in 
addition to the main dance hall.

December 10, 1963- The Sultanate of Zanzibar gets sham independence  from 
Britain after a political party that did not win the elections grabs
political power.

December 12, 1963- Kenya celebrates independence

January 12, 1964 - an armed  Revolution in Zanzibar and Pemba brings
the winning   Afro-Shirazi Party (ASP) to power.

April 26, 1964 -  The Spice Islands of  Zanzibar and Pemba merge with
Tanganyika  to form a Union called Tanzania  

Unfortunately, I do not know when the goan clubs in Tanga, Arusha, Moshi,
Mwanza and Zanzibar were formed, and I hope some other goanetters from Tanzania 
can fill in those dates.

rgds.

Tony Barros.
Union, New Jersey.
U . S . A



  

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