Bulbous bow

Sir,

Re our much-delayed new ferry; I was wondering how the bulbous bow of the new ship will fit into the ramps of our existing linkspans when berthing? As you can see from the photo, the bulbous section protrudes for several metres beyond the keel line at the bow compared to the Caley Isles. Perhaps there are extending ramps from the ship’s car decks? I’m sure this will have been thought about given the level of expense and expertise involved.

Do any Banner readers know the answer? Yours,

Martin MacGuire,

D McGhee & Sons Ltd,

Glasgow.

Editor’s note: In the summer of 2020 the original bulbous bow seen above was removed and replaced while in dry dock in Greenock.