JP1947 Posted May 29, 2011 #1 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Why is the grand princess under-tow? I saw this on the princess bridge cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted May 29, 2011 #2 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Why is the grand princess under-tow?I saw this on the princess bridge cam Looks ok now... http://webcam.princess.com/webcam/grand_bridge.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreham01 Posted May 29, 2011 #3 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I just looked and it said on the way to Stavanger, but the time at top of picture is 16.55 GMT when it is actually 21.30 here in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted May 29, 2011 #4 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Hi There May be just a local tug, as required by some ports although not required by the ship. yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeastrin Posted May 29, 2011 #5 Share Posted May 29, 2011 thanks! that worried me. My mum's on that ship ATM lol !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted May 29, 2011 #6 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Why is the grand princess under-tow?I saw this on the princess bridge cam In some ports, due to currents and tides, and in windy situations, the ship is moved into or out of place by tugs. It's not unusual. If you're onboard and if there wasn't an announcement, you probably wouldn't notice it. This is for safety reasons. A cruise ship is huge and valuable so all safety precautions are taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted May 30, 2011 #7 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I just looked and it said on the way to Stavanger, but the time at top of picture is 16.55 GMT when it is actually 21.30 here in the UK. Interestingly... the webcam still shows this time... hasn't changed in hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissDave Posted May 30, 2011 #8 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Hello, am on the Grand (in stavanger), there was no issue. In Southampton tugs are required to assist the ship to turn round as the space is very limited (even though the grand can turn on a sixpence), this gives them more control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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