Inspiration lovers...

[tidecat]

6 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

Which California requirements are those?

Shoreside power. That way the engines don't have to burn diesel while in port.

[gtaylor]

6 hours ago, tidecat said:

Shoreside power. That way the engines don't have to burn diesel while in port.

What the heck does that extension cord look like? 🙂

 

 

[tidecat]

1 hour ago, gtaylor said:

What the heck does that extension cord look like? 🙂

 

 

Here's what San Diego's setup looks like:

 

 

[gtaylor]

Tidecat, thanks.

 

gary

[WeMissSeaView]

The AIS transponder went silent today.  

[Moviela]

Shore power is touted as a way to reduce pollution. What it really does is simply move the smoke stack from the ship to the power plant. 

 

Because the power plant is an economy scale two magnitudes larger than the generators on a cruise ship, the power is cheaper to buy. that is why they do it. It also allows the engine to rest while in port. That means the hours before major overhaul is reached are extended into the future.

[Dave0311]

If anyone else is wondering what the Inspiration looked like on the inside right before she was sold, check out this video. These photos were taken the last day crew were allowed on board. I imagine she's even more stripped down now with furniture, etc. removed.

 

 

Edited August 5, 2020 by Dave0311