"Those waiting for a 2014" Support Group
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Dutchess County, NY
I received at least 25 "no records found" before I struck gold. When my info magically appeared, I couldn't believe it! My ship's in the middle of the Atlantic, so it's beyond tracking range. Assuming the Torino docks in Baltimore as scheduled (10/2 at 4:00 AM EST), I'll resume my crazed tracking procedures once more.
At least it's something to keep me busy while I'm waiting.
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 910
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From: Clifton, Virginia
How close to the American coast must a ship be before it can be tracked on marinetraffic.com? Anyone know offhand?
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 416
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From: Big Rock, IL
Tracking restarted for me within 100 miles. It was less than 1 day from the harbor.
Last edited by KennyR; Sep 26, 2013 at 06:04 PM. Reason: typo
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Dutchess County, NY
"What is the range AIS covers?
Normally, vessels with an AIS receiver connected to an external antenna placed on 15 meters above sea level, will receive AIS information within a range of 15-20 nautical miles. Base stations at a higher elevation, may extend the range up to 40-60 nm, even behind remote mountains, depending on elevation, antenna type, obstacles around antenna and weather conditions. The most important factor for better reception is the elevation of the base station antenna. The higher, the better. We have seen vessels 200 nm away, with a small portable antenna placed on an island mountain on 700 meters altitude! Our base stations cover fully a range of 40 miles and periodically receive information from some more distant vessels. "
2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 137
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From: Connecticut
Almost there! I am impatiently waiting for my scheduled delivery tomorrow. I finally pick up my JCWCM tomorrow. This forum has been a brilliant place to learn about Minis including the entire delivery process. Who would have thought I could track the locations of the cargo ship leaving the Port in Germany, stopping in Southampton, across the Atlantic and into the Port of Baltimore. Thank you, all! My Mini support group.
The Mini Owners site still says my CM is it at the Distribution Center, the Ask Mini automatic phone system says it is in transit, and my MA told me it was scheduled to load the truck two days ago and arrive at the dealer yesterday. I will post photos ASAP.
The Mini Owners site still says my CM is it at the Distribution Center, the Ask Mini automatic phone system says it is in transit, and my MA told me it was scheduled to load the truck two days ago and arrive at the dealer yesterday. I will post photos ASAP.
2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 137
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From: Connecticut
I hope all new support group members can learn from this information and enjoy their MINI purchase experience:
http://www.romvt.com/MINIpurchase.pdf
Frank
http://www.romvt.com/MINIpurchase.pdf
Frank
4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 561
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From: Expat Aussie in Navarre, FL
Wow, some determined people following the progress of their MINIs...I was the same too, but could never find a webcam for the ports of Southampton and Brunswick. Never mind, as I just picked mine up tonight! I'll get a photo in the light tomorrow and repost.
It's not a 2014, but may as well be as I've waited so loooooong.
Mike
It's not a 2014, but may as well be as I've waited so loooooong.
Mike
2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 60
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From: Boston, MA
Congrats to the folks picking up their MINIs today and tomorrow. We will live vicariously through you (provided you post some pics, of course).
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 910
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From: Clifton, Virginia
I'm in court today, so no time for long responses. I want to extend my congratulations to everyone who's MINI was just placed into production, assigned a ship, or will take delivery this weekend. I will monitor NAM throughout the day for further exciting updates.
Dave
Dave
5th Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 645
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Wow, some determined people following the progress of their MINIs...I was the same too, but could never find a webcam for the ports of Southampton and Brunswick. Never mind, as I just picked mine up tonight! I'll get a photo in the light tomorrow and repost. It's not a 2014, but may as well be as I've waited so loooooong. Mike
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2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
Yup, production completed, now waiting to be released to the carrier.
RavenGirl
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Clifton, Virginia
QuietHarper and Anyone Aboard the WW Cargo Vessel Torino,
The Torino was originally scheduled to arrive in Baltimore 10/3, then the ETA changed to 10/2 (4:00 AM) shortly after departing Southampton. Effective today, the Torino's ETA has been updated to 10/2 (8:00 AM).
"Torino"
Flag: United Kingdom [UK]
Call Sign: 2BZH7
IMO: 9398321, MMSI: 235070707
Area: Atlantic North
Not Currently in Range
Destination: Baltimore
ETA: 2013-10-02 08:00
Info Received: 2013-09-27 15:47 (0d, 3h 45min ago)
The Torino was originally scheduled to arrive in Baltimore 10/3, then the ETA changed to 10/2 (4:00 AM) shortly after departing Southampton. Effective today, the Torino's ETA has been updated to 10/2 (8:00 AM).
"Torino"
Flag: United Kingdom [UK]
Call Sign: 2BZH7
IMO: 9398321, MMSI: 235070707
Area: Atlantic North
Not Currently in Range
Destination: Baltimore
ETA: 2013-10-02 08:00
Info Received: 2013-09-27 15:47 (0d, 3h 45min ago)
2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 71
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From: Delaware
Hmmm, here's a little vessel tracking tidbit I just discovered. If your ship is out of range on marine traffic.com, go to the top and click on the vessels tab, and then search by "search all". Your ship will appear here, in range or not. Under the "current position" column, you may have a time/date stamp, even if your ship is not on the map. The Don Juan's time/date is only 8 hours old, if you click on that, it takes you back to the map and drops you off in the ocean where your ship is! In this case, it looks like 8 hours ago, the Don Juan was about 400km east of St. Johns, which sounds about right for a Monday arrival in Halifax. Oh, the brilliance of the internet!
2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 71
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From: Delaware
Hmmm, here's a little vessel tracking tidbit I just discovered. If your ship is out of range on marine traffic.com, go to the top and click on the vessels tab, and then search by "search all". Your ship will appear here, in range or not. Under the "current position" column, you may have a time/date stamp, even if your ship is not on the map. The Don Juan's time/date is only 8 hours old, if you click on that, it takes you back to the map and drops you off in the ocean where your ship is! In this case, it looks like 8 hours ago, the Don Juan was about 400km east of St. Johns, which sounds about right for a Monday arrival in Halifax. Oh, the brilliance of the internet!
1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 49
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From: Oklahoma
Murphy already struck!
Quote:swjtx
Ordered 10 Aug. I am now on the Michigan Highway (K-Line). Checking satellites for hurricanes... Murphy and I go waaay back.
Howdy SWJTX! Looks like my Clubman is on the same boat as your MINI. No worries, they will get to us safe 'n sound I'll bet. Murphy already dumped on me;flat on my back recovering from a surgery as we speak, er text! Just hope I can operate the clutch when it arrives. Would hate for the wifey to get to drive him first! Gotta just love all of the drama on this site!
Ordered 10 Aug. I am now on the Michigan Highway (K-Line). Checking satellites for hurricanes... Murphy and I go waaay back.
Howdy SWJTX! Looks like my Clubman is on the same boat as your MINI. No worries, they will get to us safe 'n sound I'll bet. Murphy already dumped on me;flat on my back recovering from a surgery as we speak, er text! Just hope I can operate the clutch when it arrives. Would hate for the wifey to get to drive him first! Gotta just love all of the drama on this site!
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 64
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From: Webster Groves, MO
Not that I needed any help reigniting obsessive....
