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[molecrochip]

My source is different to yours! 😉

 

Just had a look at the website, there are a number of ships due to leave at 23:59 on 31/01 - seems Februarys’s plans just aren’t on the system!

[sandancer]

Well as I said, I’ll wander on down on the 1st Feb and see if she’s still there. 

[davecttr]

Maybe the state of the tide is important?

[grapau27]

8 hours ago, emam said:

 

Can you see her from South Shields if so from what point. I think the video Graham took last year of Oceana was from S Shields. If she's only there until the end of January, I doubt I will get to see her.

 

We were on the pier at South Shields to see Oceana leave.

The customs House is probably the best viewing point from South Shields.

Ideally you can get very close to Azura at the North Shields terminal.

[emam]

26 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

 

We were on the pier at South Shields to see Oceana leave.

The customs House is probably the best viewing point from South Shields.

Ideally you can get very close to Azura at the North Shields terminal.

 

I would prefer to go to North Shields to see her, but that will have to wait for a while. 

[emam]

I know this isn't P&O but it could be in a few years.

 

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/19017882.port-sunderland-dips-toe-cruise-ship-market/

[emam]

An article on Acura with pictures.

 

"Inside the P&O Azura that has docked in North Shields | The Northern Echo" https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19022013.inside-p-o-azura-docked-north-shields/

[emam]

Another article on Azura.

 

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/travel-tourism/po-azura-cruise-ship-docked-19693960

 

I'm surprised to see all her lights on, I would have thought there would only be odd ones on.

[molecrochip]

The crew are living on the passenger decks and using the passenger buffet, gym etc.

 

It therefore makes sense for health and safety reasons to have lights on. Also identifies itself to other traffic.

[Son of Anarchy]

10 hours ago, molecrochip said:

The crew are living on the passenger decks and using the passenger buffet, gym etc.

 

It therefore makes sense for health and safety reasons to have lights on. Also identifies itself to other traffic.

Good to hear that the crew are using the passenger facilities in these difficult times for seafarers:

 

Coronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’ - BBC News

[molecrochip]

Let’s be clear, they only have one bar, one pool, one buffet restaurant. The Spa’s, casino, shops etc are all closed.

 

All it’s really done is give the crew some more daylight and a bit more space - before anyone thinks they are having a ball.

 

On arrival on board, all crew are still subject to two weeks quarantine in their cabin. Then they start work / get access to the ship.

 

It’s not a life I’d like.

[cruisenewbie1976]

1 minute ago, molecrochip said:

Let’s be clear, they only have one bar, one pool, one buffet restaurant. The Spa’s, casino, shops etc are all closed.

 

All it’s really done is give the crew some more daylight and a bit more space - before anyone thinks they are having a ball.

 

On arrival on board, all crew are still subject to two weeks quarantine in their cabin. Then they start work / get access to the ship.

 

It’s not a life I’d like.

In normal times I'd agree but, I have to say, I'd gladly give it a go right now 🤣

[Son of Anarchy]

I didn't think the spa, casino etc would be open.  I simply think it's more comfortable and spacious for those on board to be able to use some of the passenger facilities.

 

Do they have to pay for wifi?

[tring]

51 minutes ago, molecrochip said:

 

49 minutes ago, cruisenewbie1976 said:

In normal times I'd agree but, I have to say, I'd gladly give it a go right now 🤣

 

 

Really, to have to work, presumably long hours and every day AND be confined to a ship.  I agree completely with Molecrochip,  but it is good P&O has given them better living conditions on these terrible times.  I think it is the least they can do.

 

Crew will feel the difference once the ship's are sailing again and some do not even have access to passenger decks during working hours so do not even have any access to light or fresh air then.

 

 

Edited January 26, 2021 by tring

[cruisenewbie1976]

10 minutes ago, tring said:

 

Really, to have to work, presumably long hours and every day AND be confined to a ship.  I agree completely with Molecrochip,  but it is good P&O has given them better living conditions on these terrible times.  I think it is the least they can do.

 

Crew will feel the difference once the ship's are sailing again and some do not even have access to passenger decks during working hours so do not even have any access to light or fresh air then.

 

 

It was a tongue in cheek comment. I fully appreciate that their life on the ship is probably far from pleasurable. I'll keep my comments to myself in future. 

[Chrisdriving]

On 1/17/2021 at 4:08 PM, davecttr said:

There they go again, promising something over which they do not have complete control and the press make it even worse  as people read the reports as a certainty 😠

The logistics company i work for has been advised of restrictions until July as far as lockdown restrictions are concerned and freight/people movement across borders well past that.

Edited January 26, 2021 by Chrisdriving

[Adawn47]

1 hour ago, molecrochip said:

It’s not a life I’d like.

Nor I under the present cicumstances. I'd rather be home with my family.

Avril

[grapau27]

4 hours ago, molecrochip said:

Let’s be clear, they only have one bar, one pool, one buffet restaurant. The Spa’s, casino, shops etc are all closed.

 

All it’s really done is give the crew some more daylight and a bit more space - before anyone thinks they are having a ball.

 

On arrival on board, all crew are still subject to two weeks quarantine in their cabin. Then they start work / get access to the ship.

 

It’s not a life I’d like.

There is only 100 crew members on Azura at the moment.

[joeecco]

Nevermind! Wrong post! 

 

Edited January 26, 2021 by joeecco

[molecrochip]

Worth pouting out that Azura now publically shows as at Newcastle through 23:59 on 28/02.

[tring]

26 minutes ago, molecrochip said:

Worth pouting out that Azura now publically shows as at Newcastle through 23:59 on 28/02.

Any indication of the announcement you expected on Mon or Tues this week?  I know you said it was a moving target, but has it now moved to the back burner?

[molecrochip]

28 minutes ago, tring said:

Any indication of the announcement you expected on Mon or Tues this week?  I know you said it was a moving target, but has it now moved to the back burner?

I believe the talk of Quarantine hotels which the broadsheets ran with on Sunday may have spoked P&O - how would that apply to cruises?

 

The data is looking good but with no visible sign of restrictions easing on the previously notified date in February, it must be frustrating for P&O.

[tring]

14 minutes ago, molecrochip said:

I believe the talk of Quarantine hotels which the broadsheets ran with on Sunday may have spoked P&O - how would that apply to cruises?

 

The data is looking good but with no visible sign of restrictions easing on the previously notified date in February, it must be frustrating for P&O.

I assume that means a statement will not be made for a while, so the extra info. can be assessed and plans changed accordingly. 

Perhaps next week then?

[zap99]

On 26/01/2021 at 11:55 AM, cruisenewbie1976 said:

It was a tongue in cheek comment. I fully appreciate that their life on the ship is probably far from pleasurable. I'll keep my comments to myself in future. 

Don't do that. Tongue in cheekness was quite clear and appreciated .🤣

[davecttr]

30 minutes ago, molecrochip said:

I believe the talk of Quarantine hotels which the broadsheets ran with on Sunday may have spoked P&O - how would that apply to cruises?

 

The data is looking good but with no visible sign of restrictions easing on the previously notified date in February, it must be frustrating for P&O.

If all arrivals were required to isolate for 10 days in hotels you could say it should apply to cruise passengers if the ship has called at any foreign port, minus the number of days transit from the last port. However the new isolation rules look like they may be only a partial solution involving certain countries and I find this approach worrying, hopefully someone will explain the science behind the decision.