Incline test?

[cruisinsmoothly]

We got this from our TA

"On June 28, 2009 the ms Veendam will be undergoing a standard incline test. As a result, embarkation will begin at 4:30pm to 8:00pm with the ship sailing at 11:00pm. The itinerary will not be affected by this change.

 

We encourage guests to delay arrival to the pier until 4:30pm. Due to the inconvenience, we will be extending a shipboard credit of $15 to cover lunch in Vancouver.

 

Shuttle service will also be provided to take guests to various downtown locations."

 

Does anyone know what a standard incline test is?

[diathoney]

You should post this on the HAL board for DBA. I bet he'll know what it is.

[roly]

The incline test as I understand it, tests how bad of sea conditions the ship can safely operate in from a design standpoint. But I am sure DBA can give a more detailed answer. Roly