Here is the fantastic Mel Irving from the South Tyneside College Marine Simulation facility, where I have been plotting and simulating the positions of vessels taking part in the flotilla. This extraordinary facility has enabled us to test safety aspects of the proximity of vessels, different weather, wind and tide impacts and the overall impression of the whole flotilla. Tomorrow the captain of the DFDS Seaways vessel (pictured with a small Kockum Sonics horn) will be coming to the marine simulation facility to see the planned position of the Princess Seaways ferry
