PropulsionGuru

It did fail in the middle of the ocean.

 

For this particular issue, I am guessing they may have shut down the one azipod. The other was still operational, so she was able to make her way home (skipping a port of call)

No, it did not.

Propulsion system was working fine and she could've maneuver in port

She skipped the port of call for another reason, not because she couldn't make it.

Unfortunately you will not sail until late evening.

I wish I could provide more formation, but due to the nature of the issue I cannot say anything further.

The Star has had the most for NCL, but I think there have been others, and every line has had several ships with pod problems.

Agreed, but pods are not always at fault if the maintenance is not followed as required. Also you have to look at it this way; Electrical podded cruse ships consist of ~90% from ABB Azipods, just a few are Mermaid and rest fixed shaft.

These azipods have been so troublesome.

 

It reminds me of that car everyone has had when you must decide whether to continue to pour money into repairs, get a new engine or get a new car. NCL must be frustrated with this money suck.

It's only on the Star, its bad luck

That can't be good if it has a tug bringing her in right?

Not to worry, she is good and fully capable of maneuvering, they were forced to be tugged in once they reached US waters by USCG.

You can clearly hear this on the radio chatter