Ocean Boy Posted March 8, 2020 #676 Share Posted March 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: The note says you may use your picture coupon??? Isn’t that “FREE”. Not if you have ready used the coupon for something else. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 8, 2020 #677 Share Posted March 8, 2020 38 minutes ago, twangster said: It's a mechanical system with tremendous power involved. There is going to be mechanical wear. I assume 10 years fits the 5 year drydock calendar nicely but it seems they didn't quite make it. I'm sure those conversations with ABB have occurred. Perhaps they'll lower normal operating ranges to eek out a few more months or perhaps with was just a one off. I know it is a mechanical system and it obviously takes a lot of power to push these behemoths through the water. Either the operational specs or service intervals are off for these pods as this is hardly the first time this issue has reared its head. I understand these ships only make money when carrying psssengers. Maybe the execs have simply made the decision to run them, cross their fingers, and wait for the metal filings to show up. Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted March 8, 2020 #678 Share Posted March 8, 2020 34 minutes ago, twangster said: New Navigational session today just concluded. We have around 4,500 guests on board this sailing. So it does appear that there could have been quite a few that cancelled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 8, 2020 #679 Share Posted March 8, 2020 I think an Oasis class cruise missing a thousand passengers would be very nice. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted March 8, 2020 #680 Share Posted March 8, 2020 35 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: The note says you may use your picture coupon??? Isn’t that “FREE”. Then it just forces them to make a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted March 8, 2020 #681 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Just returned from my first trip this cruise walking thru the Windjammer and it was noticeably uncrowded. They did have a large container of horseradish🤔 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted March 8, 2020 #682 Share Posted March 8, 2020 1 hour ago, tamom said: Do they do the navigational talks on all TA’s or is this because you had to change course? Going on our first TA this spring and my husband would enjoy interacting with the officers. Sometimes the Captain will record a series of videos that talk to the course and crossing then play them on the ship TV system. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2020 Author #683 Share Posted March 8, 2020 2 hours ago, twangster said: The nominal maintenance expectancy of the azipod was stated to be 10 years of continuous operation. When they started noticing the increased metal particles in the lubrication fluids they brought ABB engineers on board to advise on best solutions. ABB recommended the 80% of normal capacity limit. It's a mechanical system with tremendous power involved. There is going to be mechanical wear. I assume 10 years fits the 5 year drydock calendar nicely but it seems they didn't quite make it. I'm sure those conversations with ABB have occurred. Perhaps they'll lower normal operating ranges to eek out a few more months or perhaps with was just a one off. The other two are within design limits. New Navigational session today just concluded. We have around 4,500 guests on board this sailing. I've been meaning to see if they can be spotted from the deck 14 public deck forward near the Solarium. That will be my afternoon mission. Lunch first because I haven't eaten in like at least 3 hours. I've see photos from the bridge on FB, and you can't see them as far as I can tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2020 Author #684 Share Posted March 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: I think an Oasis class cruise missing a thousand passengers would be very nice. Laura sailed with under 3,000 after Irma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2020 Author #685 Share Posted March 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said: So it does appear that there could have been quite a few that cancelled. I seem to remember emailing my TA about that before we left. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2020 Author #686 Share Posted March 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: I know it is a mechanical system and it obviously takes a lot of power to push these behemoths through the water. Either the operational specs or service intervals are off for these pods as this is hardly the first time this issue has reared its head. I understand these ships only make money when carrying psssengers. Maybe the execs have simply made the decision to run them, cross their fingers, and wait for the metal filings to show up. Who knows. I don't recall, but there have been a couple companies making these, and one was a lot more problematic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2020 Author #687 Share Posted March 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said: Then it just forces them to make a choice. Correct, but they may not have known. They typically gift these separately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2020 Author #688 Share Posted March 8, 2020 2 hours ago, tamom said: Do they do the navigational talks on all TA’s or is this because you had to change course? Going on our first TA this spring and my husband would enjoy interacting with the officers. Even on Caribbean sailings, they often have officers available at Starbucks or on the Promenade by the car to chat with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted March 8, 2020 #689 Share Posted March 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said: I think an Oasis class cruise missing a thousand passengers would be very nice. 5 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Laura sailed with under 3,000 after Irma We did as well and yes it was very nice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2020 Author #690 Share Posted March 8, 2020 1 hour ago, truffles2 said: Just returned from my first trip this cruise walking thru the Windjammer and it was noticeably uncrowded. They did have a large container of horseradish🤔 Great, but my issue is no one knows anything sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted March 8, 2020 #691 Share Posted March 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said: I understand these ships only make money when carrying psssengers. Maybe the execs have simply made the decision to run them, cross their fingers, and wait for the metal filings to show up. Who knows. I'm guessing the harder they drive them the faster they wear. They could accept slower speeds but that may mean dropping some high speeds runs like the legs to St. Kitts. Take a destination port out the picture they could probably reduce wear and extend life but then people complain of boring itineraries. So it partially becomes a trade off between route diversity and azipod life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2020 Author #692 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Uh, oh. We seem to have stopped 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2020 Author #693 Share Posted March 8, 2020 We may be under way again, wierd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2020 Author #694 Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) This morning was Diving competition. Great view from our balcony. I think it repeats tomorrow Just a few pics I was uploading these when Pat told me we'd stopped. Had almost no wake for a while. We may have turned slightly Edited March 8, 2020 by John&LaLa 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2020 Author #695 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Sunset last night Is @twangster down here. 🤔 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted March 8, 2020 #696 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Just now, John&LaLa said: Uh, oh. We seem to have stopped Preparing for helicopter evac. That alpha call this morning must have been serious. We've turned to close the distance to the Azores. In 2 1/2 hours times the helicopter should be here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 8, 2020 #697 Share Posted March 8, 2020 At least the weather seems to be cooperating for the evac judging from the photos above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The sea calls my name Posted March 8, 2020 #698 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Fervent prayers being offered for the patient, the medical staff and the helicopter crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2020 Author #699 Share Posted March 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, The sea calls my name said: Fervent prayers being offered for the patient, the medical staff and the helicopter crew. Pat was telling me about landing helicopters on his carrier. Very dicey since the jets need 17 knots to launch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stover2430 Posted March 8, 2020 #700 Share Posted March 8, 2020 6 hours ago, Pratique said: Do you have a photo of the blades rigged to the helipad? Here are blades on the helipad earlier today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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