SeaDog-46 Posted April 11, 2020 #126 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Hi Bob- Amsterdam is heading to pass south of Madagascar & onwards to Asia? Already 4 x RCC, 1 Celebrity, 3 x P&O Au., 3 x Princess, 2 x Carnival & Queen Elizabeth are all heading for ports in Philippines, Indonesia & Singapore to reduce crews from Australia. Singapore is enabling crew changes after restricting them. There are two places with similar names - Bataan [W. side Manilla Bay] & Bataam [opposite Singapore] in Indonesia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzingnut Posted April 11, 2020 #127 Share Posted April 11, 2020 3 hours ago, rkacruiser said: I would not bet that the 2021 world cruise will take place. I wouldn't bet against you.... If anything, it will be something quite abbreviated. Linda R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted April 11, 2020 #128 Share Posted April 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Indianadaytripper said: He sold his book on this past 2020 world cruise and yes he’s on his way to retirement Just so we understand what you are saying; HAL Captain Jonathan Mercer has written a book about his many years at sea and autographed that book on Amsterdam prior to the current GWV terminating in Freemantle. Do you happen to have the title of that book? Much obliged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonN Posted April 11, 2020 #129 Share Posted April 11, 2020 59 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: Just so we understand what you are saying; HAL Captain Jonathan Mercer has written a book about his many years at sea and autographed that book on Amsterdam prior to the current GWV terminating in Freemantle. Do you happen to have the title of that book? Much obliged! Yes he wrote a book which was sold on the Amsterdam during the World Cruise. I think it's called "A Captain's Story" but our copy is still in our luggage on the ship so can't confirm that. I do have a scanned copy of the When and Where that has an "ad" for the Coffee Chat and Book Signing. Of course after this year he really does need to write another one. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted April 11, 2020 #130 Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, SharonN said: Yes he wrote a book which was sold on the Amsterdam during the World Cruise. I think it's called "A Captain's Story" but our copy is still in our luggage on the ship so can't confirm that. I do have a scanned copy of the When and Where that has an "ad" for the Coffee Chat and Book Signing. Of course after this year he really does need to write another one. Thanks very much for that info Sharon! Much obliged! Edited April 11, 2020 by Copper10-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianadaytripper Posted April 11, 2020 #131 Share Posted April 11, 2020 6 hours ago, Copper10-8 said: Just so we understand what you are saying; HAL Captain Jonathan Mercer has written a book about his many years at sea and autographed that book on Amsterdam prior to the current GWV terminating in Freemantle. Do you happen to have the title of that book? Much obliged! My copy is in our luggage can’t recall the name. But I can almost bet he would like to have a second amended printing with the ending not quite done. Gary 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonN Posted April 11, 2020 #132 Share Posted April 11, 2020 8 hours ago, SharonN said: Yes he wrote a book which was sold on the Amsterdam during the World Cruise. I think it's called "A Captain's Story" but our copy is still in our luggage on the ship so can't confirm that. I do have a scanned copy of the When and Where that has an "ad" for the Coffee Chat and Book Signing. Of course after this year he really does need to write another one. Well stupid me didn't look at the photo of the book in the ad close enough. Looks like the book is called "A Captain's Journey" 🙂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prescottbob Posted April 11, 2020 #133 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Captain Mercer mentioned during the 1st book signing that the one on board was a revised, second edition since it's original publication. I would think he'd like to add a chapter for a third edition describing his 'last' HAL WC and all the unexpected events. I also asked him if he would be coming out of retirement now and then to do Captain Albert type lecture aboard various HAL ships. He smiled and winked at that query and said "anything can happen, Bob". Keep your eyes 'peeled'. Be well. Bob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WriterOnDeck Posted April 11, 2020 #134 Share Posted April 11, 2020 23 hours ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said: Maybe the luggage could stay on till the 2021 world cruise 😀 Before we left the Amsterdam I asked Henk if I could leave my gala dresses on board for the Grand Africa followed by the 2021 world. He actually paused for a moment before saying "no." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted April 11, 2020 #135 Share Posted April 11, 2020 25 minutes ago, WriterOnDeck said: Before we left the Amsterdam I asked Henk if I could leave my gala dresses on board for the Grand Africa followed by the 2021 world. He actually paused for a moment before saying "no." Maybe he knew about the Roterdam doing Grand Africa 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted April 12, 2020 #136 Share Posted April 12, 2020 The Amsterdam is out of AIS range but there's a ship picked up by satellite that has to be her just passing the southern tip of Madagascar. Roy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansterre Posted April 12, 2020 #137 Share Posted April 12, 2020 1 hour ago, rafinmd said: The Amsterdam is out of AIS range but there's a ship picked up by satellite that has to be her just passing the southern tip of Madagascar. Roy cruise mapper.com confirms that it is the Amsterdam south of Madagascar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted April 12, 2020 #138 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Twelve days to go before arrival in Batam, Indonesia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnvcanada Posted April 16, 2020 #139 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Seems that there was another change in plans. Now Singapore???? and what else is next. They are still trying to get the crew home. It sounds now that it is a long hard grind. Sending our best to the crew and wonderful Captain. Safe travels. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozcruizer Posted April 17, 2020 #140 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I read Captain Jonathan's blog and the latest is that they are heading for Singapore for fuel (and provisions?). After that he wasn't sure where they would be going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prescottbob Posted April 17, 2020 #141 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Which reminds me, a question for folks that has luggage still aboard. When the FedEx person delivers our luggage sometime in July, or so it seems, do we quarantine the bags for two weeks on the front porch or backyard with caution tape prior to opening? Kidding... Onward we go! Be well. Bob & the Mrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted April 17, 2020 #142 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I learned something new from this episode. Amsterdam is passing British Indian Ocean Territory. I had never heard of this before. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMaid Posted April 17, 2020 #143 Share Posted April 17, 2020 It is half way between Indonesia and Tanzania. Probably you have heard of Diego Garcia the largest atoll occupied by U.K. and US military. There are no permanent inhabitants. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storylady Posted April 17, 2020 #144 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Restaurant Manager Philip Stolte posted this morning on FB that the “Flying Dutchman”, aka Amsterdam, is going to Jakarta, Bali and Manila. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted April 17, 2020 #145 Share Posted April 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Storylady said: Restaurant Manager Philip Stolte posted this morning on FB that the “Flying Dutchman”, aka Amsterdam, is going to Jakarta, Bali and Manila. An interesting thought from the MDR Manager. Just this morning, I wondered what the "Flying Dutchman" aka Amsterdam was doing today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare The-Inside-Cabin Posted April 18, 2020 #146 Share Posted April 18, 2020 It is half way between Indonesia and Tanzania. Probably you have heard of Diego Garcia the largest atoll occupied by U.K. and US military. There are no permanent inhabitants. Sent from my iPhone using ForumsI was on the only (that I know of) aircraft carrier ever to make a port call in Diego Garcia. USS Saratoga in December 1985. Beautiful beaches. We all bought pith helmets - some folks ran out and bought tropical khaki even though we were only there a week. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted April 18, 2020 #147 Share Posted April 18, 2020 5 hours ago, Storylady said: Restaurant Manager Philip Stolte posted this morning on FB that the “Flying Dutchman”, aka Amsterdam, is going to Jakarta, Bali and Manila. On his personal FB page? Captain Jonathan was hoping they could do that but he had no confirmation when he wrote in his blog. I have fond memories of the Amsterdam. I don't remember everyone's name but Gan in the dining room, Hotel Director Henk and Concierge Joy. They made my Asia and Pacific cruise memorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 18, 2020 #148 Share Posted April 18, 2020 3 hours ago, The-Inside-Cabin said: I was on the only (that I know of) aircraft carrier ever to make a port call in Diego Garcia. USS Saratoga in December 1985. Beautiful beaches. We all bought pith helmets - some folks ran out and bought tropical khaki even though we were only there a week. That would have been a memorable experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcummin Posted April 18, 2020 #149 Share Posted April 18, 2020 We used to have a U. S. Navy Communication Station at Diego Garcia. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storylady Posted April 18, 2020 #150 Share Posted April 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Floridiana said: On his personal FB page? Captain Jonathan was hoping they could do that but he had no confirmation when he wrote in his blog. I have fond memories of the Amsterdam. I don't remember everyone's name but Gan in the dining room, Hotel Director Henk and Concierge Joy. They made my Asia and Pacific cruise memorable. Yes, Philip Stolte has been posting some photos of the crew and periodic updates on FB. When it was announced that they couldn’t dock at Batam, Indonesia, he called the Mx Amsterdam, the Flying Dutchman, due to the story of the ghostly ship that can’t dock anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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