Triumph's Broken Tow LIne Has Been Repaired, But Further Delay Is Expected

[mathgeek1978]

Just reported by CBS News:

 

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57569457/cruise-ship-on-the-move-after-latest-setback/

[StillPooh]

Starting to look like they'll be spending another night on board! :eek: I think once land was in sight, I'd be tempted to jump off and swim in.

Docking a ship takes three hours in a normal operation. But because of the ship's condition, it will take at least seven hours, CBS Mobile affiliate WKRG reported. CEO of the Alabama State Port Authority Jimmy Lyons says the winches are inoperable and the thrusters that normally get it in and out of the berths aren't working. Additionally, Triumph's arrival is also slowed by high winds.

A nighttime arrival could pose more complications, Lyons said. He said port officials prefer that the ship not come into the city at night because there are tricky turns and cross currents in Mobile Bay. He described the bay as only 10 feet deep outside the ship channel.