ogie oglethorpe Posted February 10, 2017 #26 Share Posted February 10, 2017 First Azipod broke down 10th December, so they've been limping for 2 months. Great plan NCL! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogie oglethorpe Posted February 10, 2017 #27 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Apparently they asked Tom Hanks to 'star' in a film about it....but he said it was too much like Apollo 13. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted February 10, 2017 #28 Share Posted February 10, 2017 First Azipod broke down 10th December, so they've been limping for 2 months. Great plan NCL! Sent from my iPhone using Forums So what's new? The USA sends another elderly, busted ship down under to fill up with unsuspecting Aussies !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportfisher Posted February 10, 2017 #29 Share Posted February 10, 2017 The Australian Maritime Safety people need to take a close look at this ship before it departs on the next cruise. All main propulsion systems need to be working. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 10, 2017 #30 Share Posted February 10, 2017 When P&O's Aurora broke down in Auckland a few years ago , she was here for about 4 days while parts that were flown out were fitted. During that time the line put on free busses and took the passengers on day tours in and around Auckland and the surrounding area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted February 10, 2017 #31 Share Posted February 10, 2017 The Australian Maritime Safety people need to take a close look at this ship before it departs on the next cruise. All main propulsion systems need to be working. Sent from my iPad using Forums Naaa they need a bit of paper from the Bahamas telling us the ship is ok :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted February 10, 2017 #32 Share Posted February 10, 2017 So what's new? The USA sends another elderly, busted ship down under to fill up with unsuspecting Aussies !! Yep Aussies are fond of Old Dames .......:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldTravellerz Posted February 11, 2017 #33 Share Posted February 11, 2017 This cruise should really have been cancelled. Feel sorry for all those who didn't cancel and take the refund. Hope they haven't run out of alcohol! The news is all over it now - PR nightmare. I predict some really good prices next summer. Sadly there was no refund before the cruise began. It was a future cruise credit which is not the same thing. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rglcruise Posted February 11, 2017 #34 Share Posted February 11, 2017 It could always be worse. Let's hope not. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneEwing Posted February 11, 2017 #35 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Apparently it had a busted propeller when it got here recently unfortunately Bunnings doesn't stock props for that model cruise ship, Props R Us was shut over the weekend it was here so they sent down some divers with some really tough old skins from the custard in the MDR to try to tack over the issue. Unfortunately they didn't realise that custard skins are considered a delicacy by the seals that live off Wilsons Prom whereby the ship met its not so sticky end and is currently adrift. There are unconfirmed reports of seals circling the ship on their backs clapping their fins in a show of thanks for the custard. There are also unconfirmed reports of passengers lining the rails clapping back at the seals for stopping them crossing the Tasman in a pastry shell :D:D:D You are hysterical! I'm sure that sense of humour gets you through a lot in life. Good on 'ya! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel_cruise Posted February 11, 2017 #36 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Y Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Elephant Posted February 11, 2017 #37 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) Wikipedia reports the Star was out of action in April 2015 for two weeks due to Azipod problems and her departure was delayed in a cruise out of Singapore in December 2016 due to the same problems so it looks as though the present problems were waiting to happen I did a Google search and came up with azipod troubles in 2094, 2005, 2012 and 2015 in addition to the current problem. Sending the lemons to Australia! Edited February 11, 2017 by Blue Elephant Edited to change adipose to azipod. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessBelle39 Posted February 11, 2017 #38 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Apparently it had a busted propeller when it got here recently unfortunately Bunnings doesn't stock props for that model cruise ship, Props R Us was shut over the weekend it was here so they sent down some divers with some really tough old skins from the custard in the MDR to try to tack over the issue. Unfortunately they didn't realise that custard skins are considered a delicacy by the seals that live off Wilsons Prom whereby the ship met its not so sticky end and is currently adrift. There are unconfirmed reports of seals circling the ship on their backs clapping their fins in a show of thanks for the custard. There are also unconfirmed reports of passengers lining the rails clapping back at the seals for stopping them crossing the Tasman in a pastry shell :D:D:D I thought Bunnings sold everything. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkkunk Posted February 11, 2017 #39 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Yes, first they send the old ones to those of us in California where they have a fire and the passengers are stranded in poor conditions (think no toilets, no refrigeration for fresh food, no air conditioning) for 3 days.(Carnival Splendor) Then they send them to you in Australia! Feel so bad for the people on board the ship! Hope everything goes safely! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterbear Posted February 11, 2017 #40 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I did a Google search and came up with azipod troubles in 2094, 2005, 2012 and 2015 in addition to the current problem. Sending the lemons to Australia! I didn't know google could predict the future [emoji14] Hopefully by 2094 ncl will send us a new ship! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby_The_Ship_Elf Posted February 11, 2017 #41 Share Posted February 11, 2017 You are hysterical! I'm sure that sense of humour gets you through a lot in life. Good on 'ya! Sent from my iPhone using Forums it certainly helps :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby_The_Ship_Elf Posted February 11, 2017 #42 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I notice Spirit of Tassie is doing some circle work outside Port Philip Bay while they get the SS Dutch Custard through the rip and out of the way of seaworthy vessels. Luckily wave height is approx 1 m at the moment. It can get quite lumpy around there and I believe it is rated as #5 in the world for most dangerous currents etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted February 11, 2017 #43 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I notice Spirit of Tassie is doing some circle work outside Port Philip Bay while they get the SS Dutch Custard through the rip and out of the way of seaworthy vessels. Shouldn't that be the SS Norwegian Mousse? You know a Norwegian moose once bit my sister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby_The_Ship_Elf Posted February 11, 2017 #44 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Shouldn't that be the SS Norwegian Mousse? You know a Norwegian moose once bit my sister! sheesh mate we didn't ask for your family history LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cme2c Posted February 11, 2017 #45 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I notice Spirit of Tassie is doing some circle work outside Port Philip Bay while they get the SS Dutch Custard through the rip and out of the way of seaworthy vessels. Luckily wave height is approx 1 m at the moment. It can get quite lumpy around there and I believe it is rated as #5 in the world for most dangerous currents etc According to BOM slack time was 15:04 local, so they timed it well. The rip is predicted to be over 5 kn out at 18:00! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cme2c Posted February 11, 2017 #46 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Quite a little flotilla around the luxury barge. Melbourne ports, coastguard, Victoria police, not to mention the 3 tugs. The Pacific Jewel is heading out, wonder if the CD will tell the passengers to look port...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 11, 2017 #47 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hopefully they can get in without incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 11, 2017 #48 Share Posted February 11, 2017 First Azipod broke down 10th December, so they've been limping for 2 months. Great plan NCL! Sent from my iPhone using Forums They have really dug a deep hole with this ship and instead of cutting their losses, they have kept digging.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishfulone Posted February 11, 2017 #49 Share Posted February 11, 2017 We're feeling very sorry for everyone booked on upcoming Star cruises but we can't help feeling relieved. We booked an exceptionally well located balcony cabin last May for the B2B Singapore to Venice via the Suez Canal. In September someone in the Sydney office sold our deposit paid cabin to people in Dubai. NCL were not interested in looking after us at all. Not even the head honchos in Miami were interested, so we cancelled. To say we were disappointed is an understatement and to top it off, NCL took forever to refund our deposit. It's not a good start for NCL entering the Australian market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 11, 2017 #50 Share Posted February 11, 2017 We're feeling very sorry for everyone booked on upcoming Star cruises but we can't help feeling relieved. We booked an exceptionally well located balcony cabin last May for the B2B Singapore to Venice via the Suez Canal. In September someone in the Sydney office sold our deposit paid cabin to people in Dubai. NCL were not interested in looking after us at all. Not even the head honchos in Miami were interested, so we cancelled. To say we were disappointed is an understatement and to top it off, NCL took forever to refund our deposit. It's not a good start for NCL entering the Australian market. I don't understand their reluctance to do things better and fix their PR mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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