Seahorse Ferry

[redwood1]

If this was my ship I think I would try and turn it into a gamboling party ship..

I think this would be waaaaaaaaaay more successful than the trip to Koh Samui......

 

Even the Pattaya to Hua Hin run I think would be better..

Edited December 26, 2022 by redwood1

[aussiexpat]

3 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

If this was my ship I think I would try and turn it into a gamboling party ship..

I think this would be waaaaaaaaaay more successful than the trip to Koh Samui......

 

Even the Pattaya to Hua Hin run I think would be better..

You should get with Leaver, the self proclaimed best Pattaya businessman never to have any skin in the game, so therefore has never failed. I'm sure he could make your idea a sure winner ????

 

Meanwhile in realty, hope the latest engine fixes are the last of ongoing issues and this gets off and running successfully soon

[Leaver]

On 12/24/2022 at 2:53 AM, HammerMan said:

I hear you.. I'd say we've reached make or break time already, although strangely there are some serious investors knocking on the door. Personally I see this as the last chance for this project, which has spanned many years to get this far and a substanial part of my savings.  

 

I appreciate your candid reply.

 

The question still remains, who, and for what purpose, did someone, or some entity,  lead investors down the golden path to losses, and big losses at that? 

 

At what stage do those investors start to think someone was either skimming off the project, or the project was simply a scam?

 

Now, given investors do have some considerable reserves of funds, and this project has bled a lot of money out of them, do you think they would now be suspicious, especially with some that have a little knowledge of Thailand?  

 

Once again, at what stage does someone who has taken a considerable amount of money from investors on this project, with not a sign of 1 baht return, start to look over over their shoulder?  Serious question. 

[PJ71]

6 hours ago, Leaver said:

 

I appreciate your candid reply.

 

The question still remains, who, and for what purpose, did someone, or some entity,  lead investors down the golden path to losses, and big losses at that? 

 

At what stage do those investors start to think someone was either skimming off the project, or the project was simply a scam?

 

Now, given investors do have some considerable reserves of funds, and this project has bled a lot of money out of them, do you think they would now be suspicious, especially with some that have a little knowledge of Thailand?  

 

Once again, at what stage does someone who has taken a considerable amount of money from investors on this project, with not a sign of 1 baht return, start to look over over their shoulder?  Serious question. 

Maybe you could help get the business up and running, you certainly sound like an expert.

[redwood1]

7 hours ago, Leaver said:

 

I appreciate your candid reply.

 

The question still remains, who, and for what purpose, did someone, or some entity,  lead investors down the golden path to losses, and big losses at that? 

 

At what stage do those investors start to think someone was either skimming off the project, or the project was simply a scam?

 

Now, given investors do have some considerable reserves of funds, and this project has bled a lot of money out of them, do you think they would now be suspicious, especially with some that have a little knowledge of Thailand?  

 

Once again, at what stage does someone who has taken a considerable amount of money from investors on this project, with not a sign of 1 baht return, start to look over over their shoulder?  Serious question. 

Well you do bring up one good point..... and that is the overhead to operate a ferry....

 

Why did they bail out from the Hua Hin Pattaya ferry route?.....

I will tell you why......

 

Because the overhead expenses were killing them.......

Even when the boats were not running all employees must still be paid, insurance still must be paid. maintenance must still happen   etc etc....

 

My point here is operating a ferry is very expensive...

 

So you're right about a very loooong return on investment....

 

When a engine part blows out, you don't just go to Home Pro and buy another one..........Nope... You have that part shipped in from overseas at great expense...The ongoing ferry cost are never ending....

 

So unless you have a Cherrie  and hugely popular route like the Pattaya Koh Larn run.......I think it is a risky busisness......

 

 

Edited December 30, 2022 by redwood1

[treetops]

9 hours ago, PJ71 said:

Maybe you could help get the business up and running, you certainly sound like an expert.

I always have a little laugh when I see a notification that Leaver has commented on a thread as I know I'll get a bigger laugh soon.

[Scott]

Troll posts reported and removed.  Continue and face a suspension.

 

[Leaver]

15 hours ago, redwood1 said:

Well you do bring up one good point..

 

Yes, as usual. 

[HammerMan]

On 12/30/2022 at 1:00 AM, Leaver said:

 

I appreciate your candid reply.

 

The question still remains, who, and for what purpose, did someone, or some entity,  lead investors down the golden path to losses, and big losses at that? 

 

At what stage do those investors start to think someone was either skimming off the project, or the project was simply a scam?

 

Now, given investors do have some considerable reserves of funds, and this project has bled a lot of money out of them, do you think they would now be suspicious, especially with some that have a little knowledge of Thailand?  

 

Once again, at what stage does someone who has taken a considerable amount of money from investors on this project, with not a sign of 1 baht return, start to look over over their shoulder?  Serious question. 

Same old negative attitude. I'm assuming you don't live in Thailand and therefore are not aware of what can be said/written in a public forum, under the Computer Crimes Act. If you truly think we are stupid enough to persevere with this project blindly, without any knowledge or understanding, then you are way more ignorant than (as suggested by you) the shareholders/investors in the project. We are well aware of the risks, consequences etc.. but still believe we can turn this around, especially in the current market. Have faith and give us some credit.

 

[banglay]

Any update on the proposed resumption of the ferry sailings on the 12 th January 2023 ?.

and when will if ever will the booking office start taking reservations? 

[HammerMan]

47 minutes ago, banglay said:

Any update on the proposed resumption of the ferry sailings on the 12 th January 2023 ?.

and when will if ever will the booking office start taking reservations? 

Spare parts are due to arrive today at Laemchabang. Rebuilding the auxiliary engines will take about 3 weeks, including testing.. so hopefully, fingers crossed, we'll resume on/about February 3rd. We'll be announcing everything officially around mid January. 

[brianthainess]

On 4/12/2022 at 2:49 PM, HammerMan said:

lack of a fixed berth

If anyone is thinking of buying any type of boat,

First make sure you have somewhere to Moore it. ????

[Scott]

Troll post reported and removed.

 

[NickyLouie]

Looking forward to using this service.

Very nice way to travel in Thailand.

 

[HammerMan]

1 hour ago, NickyLouie said:

Looking forward to using this service.

Very nice way to travel in Thailand.

 

We will restart the service commencing on February 9th 2023 sailing between Sattahip Chuksamet Port and Samui. Further notifications will be circulated very soon.

[jacko45k]

28 minutes ago, HammerMan said:

We will restart the service commencing on February 9th 2023 sailing between Sattahip Chuksamet Port and Samui. Further notifications will be circulated very soon.

Good luck!

[HammerMan]

Sailing on 9th February is confirmed.

 

[moogradod]

As soon as a schedule and price list (per person, per category, per car and per restaurant menu Item is available this would be of interest. Thanks.

[steve187]

3 hours ago, moogradod said:

As soon as a schedule and price list (per person, per category, per car and per restaurant menu Item is available this would be of interest. Thanks.

the above excluding the food price have been available for some time - http://www.seahorse-ferries.com/Home/Home.aspx

[moogradod]

1 hour ago, steve187 said:

the above excluding the food price have been available for some time - http://www.seahorse-ferries.com/Home/Home.aspx

Thank you. Looks nice ! There was even a menu posted before - but maybe you change that. I do not know your plans. Food is important, as is the availability of the higher class rooms. My wife and myself always travel together. Live in Sattahip.

 

Good luck for getting things going !

[Leaver]

1 hour ago, moogradod said:

Thank you. Looks nice ! There was even a menu posted before - but maybe you change that. I do not know your plans. Food is important, as is the availability of the higher class rooms. My wife and myself always travel together. Live in Sattahip.

 

Good luck for getting things going !

 

Be sure to book early.  There are not many rooms onboard. 

 

Edited January 25, 2023 by Leaver

[RobCNX]

The question is where to book ? On Line they don‘t confirm the trip on 9th february and tell that I should check the Facebook page for news. But there are no news. I doubt there will be a ferry on 9th february, or does anybody have other informations ?

[moogradod]

41 minutes ago, RobCNX said:

The question is where to book ? On Line they don‘t confirm the trip on 9th february and tell that I should check the Facebook page for news. But there are no news. I doubt there will be a ferry on 9th february, or does anybody have other informations ?

So again a company that uses Facebook in its procedures as a must-have. May I give you the well-meant advice to reconsider that for not everybody likes/has Facebook and will not use it (like myself). A well maintained homepage which includes all the information in one place including a booking mechanism would be a far better choice. Every restaurant can do that so I guess it is not too difficult. But of course that is all up to you. Just a business promoting idea.

[RobCNX]

On Facebook can’t book as well

[treetops]

From their website:

 

[Leaver]

20 minutes ago, treetops said:

From their website:

 

 

Outdated.  Songkhla is no more. 

[HammerMan]

Thanks the comments which are all perfectly valid and something I have been chasing the Seahorse management on for a long time.

The delay in releasing the working website/on-line booking system etc.. has purely arisen from fear of releasing a sailing date only to be forced to reschedule again. Mechanically the vessel is all fully repaired. Also the vessel has had a tough "top to bottom" Safety Inspection by the Marine Department/Class and the Insurance Companies and fully passed. The current hick-up is in Samui, where some extra dredging work is needed, especially at the Nathong Jetty and the Samui authorities are demanding extra paper work/operating licensing etc.. etc.. which we are rushing to complete. We are still on schedule to resume services on the 9th of February and we will be making announcements both on Facebook and the website next week. We will outsource marketing so that we can include alternative booking methods with established travel sites also. 

[RobCNX]

Thanks HammerMan ! There is still hope ????

[MarcelV]

You keep on blaming others for delays, Hammerman. Dredging, fishing nets, safety inspections. If you had done your preparations well, none of it should have been a problem, or could all have been part of the equation.

[PJ71]

2 hours ago, MarcelV said:

You keep on blaming others for delays, Hammerman. Dredging, fishing nets, safety inspections. If you had done your preparations well, none of it should have been a problem, or could all have been part of the equation.

Preparations......

 

Have you ever tried to run a business in Thailand?

 

I personally, could think of nothing worse!!! a total fluster cuck one would suspect.