When in port..

[rookieblue]

When a ship is in port, what do they do? Do they shut off the engines and check over everything?

 

 

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[TheOldBear]

Some ports provide shore power, allowing the ship to shut down engines - but not all ports do.

 

On any ship, maintenance is an ongoing activity - something always needs checking, fixing, painting, oil changed....

[cb at sea]

The ship will be fully powered for interior operations. Many folks never go ashore, but use the pools, restaurants, theater, etc...while in port!

[rookieblue]

That's what I figured but wanted to ask anyway! Thanks for your feedback

 

 

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[Kartgv]

Port time is also often used for crew emergency training and drills, so don't be surprised to hear announcements about using caution in certain areas or to stand clear of fire doors, etc.

[LOVINCRUIZIN]

HATE those emergency drills first thing int he morning on a port day that I decide to sleep in:eek:

[sail7seas]

Maintenance is never ending on cruise ships. They use port time to paint, wash windows, dor work on tenders, perhaps bunker fuel and//or water, sometimes load stores, crew training and drills...... But for a rare circumstance elevators, lights, air conditioning, hot food service etc are all ongoing.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Port days are busy days for the crew on the ship.

It is interesting to watch them work.

There have been times when we couldn't use our verandah as they were either painting it or washing it down.

A couple of times we have been stranded for anywhere from 10 - 20 minutes while they checked the generators for the elevators. Announcements are made when they do this. I use a Rollator and can't do stairs anymore.

[Cruisin' Chick]

As many passengers will stay on board (especially if they've been to that port a few times before), the ship will not close down. Other than the ship's stores and casino, many venues will stay open. There's usually port day specials in the spa. There will still be meals served, even though on some lines such as Princess, the main dining rooms may not be open for lunch.

 

And as others have said, you'll see crew members working away on maintaining the ship (some will get the chance to get off the ship for a while).

[Hlitner]

Ok, the OPs question may sound a bit strange but its actually interesting. So it helps to understand how most (not all) modern cruise ships work. Ships have multiple "engines" which are essentially large electric generators. These generators (which are usually powered by a type of diesel fuel) produce electricity. That electricity is what provides all the power needed for the ship (as much power as many medium size cities). The ship's propellers are driven by electric "motors" which also get their power from the generators. Ships will seldom use all their generators (so they have standby capacity) and just operate enough generators to provide the necessary power. So when in port, if they do not get their electricity from a shore connection, they will continue to operate several generators to power all the necessary things on the ship (A/C, lights, etc). But since they are not using their propeller motors, the amount of necessary electricity is vastly reduced from what is needed when at sea. And at sea, the amount of electricity needed to drive the propeller motors does vary....with higher speeds demanding more electricity. This is an oversimplification, but it should give the OP the basic idea.

 

Hank

[rookieblue]

Thanks Hank I appreciate your feedback!

 

 

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