{"id":26276,"date":"2022-10-18T11:47:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T09:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plasticodyssey.org\/marseille-beirut-navigation\/"},"modified":"2023-03-28T20:18:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T18:18:09","slug":"marseille-beirut-navigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plasticodyssey.org\/en\/marseille-beirut-navigation\/","title":{"rendered":"First expedition navigation for Plastic Odyssey"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”center” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” row_negative_margin=”disable_negative_margin” z_index=”” el_class=”headpage_article”][vc_column el_class=”toptobottom”][vc_column_text]The Plastic Odyssey sailed across the Mediterranean Sea to reach Beirut, its first stop. Discover the behind-the-scenes of the first navigation.[\/vc_column_text]<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” anchor=”more” el_class=”article_content” padding_bottom=”40″ padding_top=”20″][vc_column el_class=”recrutementarticle_container”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The first miles of the vessel<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”19196″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt1″][vc_column_text el_class=”pt2″]Finally, we’re here! After all these years of preparation, the determination of the whole team has paid off. The Plastic Odyssey has finally set sail and will be able to present to the world the solutions that exist to fight against plastic pollution.<\/p>\n

Visual recap<\/h2>\n

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Departure of the vessel<\/h3>\n

After a short stop in Monaco, the ship set sail towards Beirut on October 6.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16758″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt3″][vc_column_text el_class=”pb2″]<\/p>\n

Calm seas<\/h3>\n

For over four days, the Mediterranean Sea was remarkably calm and offered us beautiful landscapes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16764″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt3″][vc_column_text el_class=”pb2″]<\/p>\n

Maintenance of the vessel<\/h3>\n

Quentin, Lieutenant, applies varnish on the bridge doors.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16756″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt3″][vc_column_text el_class=”pb2″]<\/p>\n

Passage between Sardinia and Corsica<\/h3>\n

After a day of sailing, the ship sails through the Strait of Bonifacio.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16822″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt3″][vc_column_text el_class=”pb2″]<\/p>\n

Preparation for stops and the OnBoard Laboratory<\/h3>\n

Juliette and Morgane prepare for the next stops and Session #2 of the OnBoard Laboratory.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16762″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt3″][vc_column_text el_class=”pb2″]<\/p>\n

Maintenance of the vessel<\/h3>\n

During the navigation, the sailors paint several elements of the main deck.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16782″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt3″][vc_column_text el_class=”pb2″]<\/p>\n

Preparation of the workshop<\/h3>\n

Baptiste, onboard engineer, and Simon, Chief Mechanic, maintain the hydraulic press.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16824″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt3″][vc_column_text el_class=”pb2″]<\/p>\n

Engine room<\/h3>\n

Simon, Chief Mechanic, takes care of the ship’s engines.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16766″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt3″][vc_column_text el_class=”pb2″]<\/p>\n

Cooking<\/h3>\n

Greg, our Michelin-starred chef, prepares meals every day for the whole team.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16778″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt3″][vc_column_text el_class=”pb2″]<\/p>\n

Passage near Stromboli<\/h3>\n

The vessel passed a few miles away from Stromboli, which offered a magnificent spectacle.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16784″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt3″][vc_column_text el_class=”pb2″]<\/p>\n

Repair<\/h3>\n

After violent storms for several days, Quentin, Lieutenant, and Louis, Second Captain, repair the windshield wipers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16752″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt3″][vc_column_text el_class=”pb2″]<\/p>\n

Arrival in Beirut<\/h3>\n

The vessel arrives in Beirut on Tuesday, October 18, in the early morning.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16774″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt3″][vc_column_text el_class=”pb2″]<\/p>\n

Vessel maneuvering<\/h3>\n

Magaly, exCaptain of the Plastic Odyssey, maneuvers the ship to dock at the port of Zaitunay Bay in Beirut.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16770″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”pt3″][vc_column_text el_class=”pb2″]<\/p>\n

Preparation for the stopover<\/h3>\n

The vessel is moored at the quay and the teams prepare for the stopover.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”center” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” el_class=”blog_content”][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

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