Cruisin Kay D Posted March 30, 2020 #951 Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) I am watching LIVE. Zaandam is past Gamboa, nearly through the narrow part and about to be in the Gatun Lake!! Moving rather fast, it seems to me.... Wonder if any people who were moved onto R from Z are able to watch this transit? Having been to & through the canal 4 times, it has been my dream to go through the new locks.....been hoping to take another cruise into the canal. With all that has happened to ships recently, not sure if our adult children will "allow" us another cruise!! (Got to update my signature!! 60 cruises completed!) Edited March 30, 2020 by Cruisin Kay D 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted March 30, 2020 #952 Share Posted March 30, 2020 She's definitely in a hurry! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted March 30, 2020 #953 Share Posted March 30, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 30, 2020 #954 Share Posted March 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, Essiesmom said: Exceeding the speed limit? I seldom see anyone doing more than 8kt and she is doing 15.5. EM She has a PCA transit pilot on the bridge so i'm thinking this is all approved but, you're right, I've never see it done this fast 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajkr74 Posted March 30, 2020 #955 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Here also watching both ships get thru the lock. Happy for them especially the Rotterdam which we will be on in Oct. We hope. 😉 Now we pray everything else goes smoothly and everyone on board both ships stay safe and healthy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted March 30, 2020 #956 Share Posted March 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: She has a PCA transit pilot on the bridge so i'm thinking this is all approved but, you're right, I've never see it done this fast Dodge wants them out. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 30, 2020 #957 Share Posted March 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, Vict0riann said: Copper, which locks will "the girls" go through at the Atlantic end? Or will they sit in the Gatun Lake overnight? Well, looking at the VIP treatments she's received so far (new locks on the Pacific side, let alone her transit speed) she's gotta be going for the new locks at Agua Clara. The PCA is really going out of their way to make this a very smooth and very fast transit. More power to them! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted March 30, 2020 #958 Share Posted March 30, 2020 We were due to be on Rotterdam April 6. Boo hoo! Ready to move into the next lock. Then she'll be racing after Zaandam. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 30, 2020 #959 Share Posted March 30, 2020 1 minute ago, TiogaCruiser said: Dodge wants them out. Warp speed ahead Mister Zulu!! KInda sorta like putting an egg in their shoe, stirring if forthwith, and scrambling outtahere 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedNabokos Posted March 30, 2020 #960 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I made a short animation of Rotterdam being lifted in the Cocoli Locks https://imgur.com/sTJEPDa 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippercat Posted March 30, 2020 #961 Share Posted March 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Copper10-8 said: Warp speed ahead Mister Zulu!! KInda sorta like putting an egg in their shoe, stirring if forthwith, and scrambling outtahere Isn’t a typical transit in a convoy with merchant ships? They are required to stay in order so their speed is limited by the ship(s) in front of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted March 30, 2020 #962 Share Posted March 30, 2020 1 minute ago, SedNabokos said: I made a short animation of Rotterdam being lifted in the Cocoli Locks https://imgur.com/sTJEPDa Neat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieQft Posted March 30, 2020 #963 Share Posted March 30, 2020 4 hours ago, Copper10-8 said: Prior to approaching the locks, she'll be picking up two pilots, two Panama Canal Authority (PCA) inspectors, one or more health inspectors, a fumigator, and a crew of about nineteen PCA line handlers in three separate canal boats Does she still need this many PCA line handlers for the Cocoli locks? Also, I wonder if running at nearly twice the typical fastest speed is reckless? Did they slow down other traffic to make sure there would not be many other ships along her path? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stakeout Posted March 30, 2020 #964 Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) the Zaandam sure has the pedal to the metal.. smokin' ...glad they are doing the right thing.. another God-Speed moment .. done 8 round-trips thru the Canal .. definitely faster than the speed of light..🙂 Edited March 30, 2020 by Stakeout 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil09 Posted March 30, 2020 #965 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I've followed all evening and noticed the speed after Zaandam cleared the locks. It sure seemed fast to me as well. I've never sailed the Canal, but sailed a couple of US Navy ships into many ports and narrow waterways. 14-15 knots in such waters is "warp speed" as Copper 10-8 says!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV8rix Posted March 30, 2020 #966 Share Posted March 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, SusieQft said: Does she still need this many PCA line handlers for the Cocoli locks? Also, I wonder if running at nearly twice the typical fastest speed is reckless? Did they slow down other traffic to make sure there would not be many other ships along her path? No, AIS is showing her all alone now abeam Barro Colorado Island. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 30, 2020 #967 Share Posted March 30, 2020 1 minute ago, SusieQft said: Does she still need this many PCA line handlers for the Cocoli locks? Also, I wonder if running at nearly twice the typical fastest speed is reckless? Did they slow down other traffic to make sure there would not be many other ships along her path? Nope, that was based on her going through Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks. I don't believe a HAL "R"-class ship has ever gone through the new locks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbean4 Posted March 30, 2020 #968 Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: Warp speed ahead Mister Zulu!! KInda sorta like putting an egg in their shoe, stirring if forthwith, and scrambling outtahere Copper could this be the PCA trying to help get them though quicker to then in turn help them to get through to the Atlantic side so they can throttle up for Florida sooner in light of the circumstances. Could have scheduled this too with less traffic in the canal to pull this off. Also just noticed that the Europa has left her anchorage and stating her transit. Looks like she is headed to Miraflores. Edited March 30, 2020 by rjbean4 info 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted March 30, 2020 #969 Share Posted March 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Copper10-8 said: Nope, that was based on her going through Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks. I don't believe a HAL "R"-class ship has ever gone through the new locks I don't think any HAL ship has gone through the new locks. EM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 30, 2020 #970 Share Posted March 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, SusieQft said: ................................... Also, I wonder if running at nearly twice the typical fastest speed is reckless? Did they slow down other traffic to make sure there would not be many other ships along her path? She has a PCA transit pilot on her bridge. If he (haven't seen a she yet) felt it was reckless, he wouldn't put up with it 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluv Posted March 30, 2020 #971 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Good night all, it was very exciting. Godspeed to Zaandam and Rotterdam and everybody there! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 30, 2020 #972 Share Posted March 30, 2020 1 minute ago, rjbean4 said: Copper could this be the PCA trying to help get them though quicker to then in turn help them to get through to the Atlantic side so they can throttle up for Florida sooner in light of the circumstances. Could have scheduled this too with less traffic in the canal to pull this off. Also just noticed that the Europa has left her anchorage and stating her transit. That's a possibility, yes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted March 30, 2020 #973 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Europa not getting the special treatment, though. She is headed for Miraflores. EM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 30, 2020 #974 Share Posted March 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Essiesmom said: I don't think any HAL ship has gone through the new locks. EM Could be wrong but I thought Capt. Albert wrote about one of HAL's bigger ships going through them after they opened 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted March 30, 2020 #975 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Eurodam and NA use the old locks, as do the Vistas. Koningsdam is barred because of the position of her lifeboats, so I suspect it is the same with Nieuw Statendam. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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