Brilliance of the Seas in Newcastle

[arxcards]

1 hour ago, MicCanberra said:

Only doing 10 knots currently. Hope it can test the engines properly at 18-20 knots.

A control issue with one of the pods, but yes, 18 knots would confirm both pods are fully back in service. There should be a few different turns to test that as well, so lets hope she doesn't just go round in circles.

 

Lovely weather for it!

[arxcards]

As far as I can tell, she didn't exceed 10 knots, but maybe that was the plan anyway.

[Chiliburn]

@arxcards

 

Maybe it’s a publicity stunt for the release of the 25-26 season.

 

[mr walker]

Getting that close to Sydney, and turning back, is almost like teasing the passengers hoping to board now on Sunday 😮

 

Hope all goes well.

[arxcards]

Bang-on her PLAN E departure time, Brilliance of the Seas is backing out of her Newcastle berth.

Fingers crossed for those still aboard tomorrow & beyond.

 

[MicCanberra]

She has an extra hour due to day light savings ending.

[arxcards]

13 minutes ago, MicCanberra said:

She has an extra hour due to day light savings ending.

She only needs 4hrs max to get to Sydney, so I am keen to see if they are going to do some maneuvers overnight. Already at 13 knots.

[MicCanberra]

4 minutes ago, arxcards said:

She only needs 4hrs max to get to Sydney, so I am keen to see if they are going to do some maneuvers overnight. Already at 13 knots.

I hope they test her out at a full click at some point, although unlikely once it is dark

[arxcards]

21 knots

[MicCanberra]

11 minutes ago, arxcards said:

21 knots

Good work, that will test it, now they need a hard turn.

[arxcards]

The speed does confirm both pods are working.  It may not need a fancy turn if they know that the control issue has been resolved.

 

If I didn't know better, I reckon she will be going into OPT tonight. She is in the shipping lane and will be off Sydney Heads in time to collect a pilot off one of the departing ships.

[MicCanberra]

7 minutes ago, arxcards said:

The speed does confirm both pods are working.  It may not need a fancy turn if they know that the control issue has been resolved.

 

If I didn't know better, I reckon she will be going into OPT tonight. She is in the shipping lane and will be off Sydney Heads in time to collect a pilot off one of the departing ships.

Royal will be out of the heads in 20 mins or so.

[arxcards]

In the end, she has kept south past Sydney Heads. I hope she comes back for her passengers before heading to Hobart.

[MicCanberra]

Hope so too.

[MicCanberra]