How do they tie up the Ship ?

[RD MULLET]

After arriving on Voyager of the Seas last week:) I noticed that the lines for the bow of the boat, pointing into the harbour, just went into the water in the little bay thing that is there.:confused: They appeared to be "strained" as though they were secured in some way, I am just wondering how?:rolleyes:

Someone must know.

[The_Big_M]

There's a temporary anchor that was installed there, planned as an upgrade for larger ships, but first used by Queen Mary 2. It cost $5m.

 

More details are here: http://www.arup.com/Home/Projects/Temporary_Mooring_System_at_OPT.aspx

[RD MULLET]

There's a temporary anchor that was installed there, planned as an upgrade for larger ships, but first used by Queen Mary 2. It cost $5m.

 

More details are here: http://www.arup.com/Home/Projects/Temporary_Mooring_System_at_OPT.aspx

That is very cool, but how do they tie it up? Are the lines in the harbour and get taken up to the ship? Do they send divers down?

[Cruise ship fan]

I was wondering the exact same thing. I know they got them off by the use of a small tug.

[RD MULLET]

Have a look at post 64 and you will see what I am asking

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1740750&page=4