PD - which way is North?

[bazzaw]

Answer -- it is the opposite direction to South, which is where PD is now heading. Cyclone Dylan?

 

Barry

[Flipper133]

Answer -- it is the opposite direction to South, which is where PD is now heading. Cyclone Dylan?

 

Barry

 

I think you might be right Baz.

 

Here is an extract from a bulletin from BOM this morning...

 

A strong ridge of high pressure extends through the Coral Sea to the south of the monsoon low. The two systems are currently combining to generate GALES at times along much of the east coast between Port Douglas and Proserpine. Winds are expected to increase further with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 120km/hr developing from late this afternoon and continuing into early Friday. As the cyclone approaches the coast, a storm tide is expected between Port Douglas and Proserpine, mainly on the high tide today, Thursday and Friday. Large waves may produce minor flooding along the foreshore.

 

Strangely I cannot locate any cruise ships up that way on my Live Ships Tracker site...although I can see ROS and Diamond P both off the coast of NSW heading South towards Melbourne.

 

cheers

Edited January 28, 2014 by Flipper133

[BrissyCruiser]

The cruise has been changed to Sydney and return to Brisbane.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

They can have a shopping day in Sydney:D

Lets hope P&O put on a free shuttle for them from White Bay for the day.

 

 

[OzKiwiJJ]

The weather in Sydney is forecast to be absolutely gorgeous over the next few days.

 

Great beach weather!

[MicCanberra]

A shame they cannot go where they wanted, but at least they will have good weather now.:D

[Kiwi Kruzer]

A shame they cannot go where they wanted, but at least they will have good weather now.:D

 

Where were they going? I thought it was just a 3 day cruise to nowhere.

I just checked the cam and they are getting really smooth and calm seas, so they will all be very happy.:)

 

 

[OzKiwiJJ]

It's a four day cruise out of Brisbane that was originally supposed to go to the Whitsundays.

[Sandielle]

Passengers were informed about the changed itinerary well beforehand. Yes, it was because of the expected cyclone.

[MicCanberra]

Passengers were informed about the changed itinerary well beforehand. Yes, it was because of the expected cyclone.

It is still a tropical storm, but is believed to become a cyclone later this morning.:D

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Sydney has turned on a great day for them..:)

 

[MicCanberra]

Glorious day to be on the harbour, the Manly ferry and the sites.:D

[OzKiwiJJ]

It is indeed a glorious day. There's a bit of wind which stops it from being too hot. Hope everyone on that cruise is enjoying a wonderful Sydney day. :)

[cassamanda]

Diamond p followed us from newcastle to Gabo Isl then dissapeared into the fog heading towards melbourne as we continued on to Hobart. Wr left Newcastle on Tuesday eve and arrived here in Hobart this morning. Glorious weather at 24c.

 

Hugh

On Radiance.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

 

[MicCanberra]

Diamond p followed us from newcastle to Gabo Isl then dissapeared into the fog heading towards melbourne as we continued on to Hobart. Wr left Newcastle on Tuesday eve and arrived here in Hobart this morning. Glorious weather at 24c.

 

Hugh

On Radiance.

 

Cool, enjoy your cruise and Hobart should have nice weather for the next couple of days as well.:D

[MicCanberra]

 

 

I just love seeing the ships under the bridge.:D

[cassamanda]

Just passed the Diamond P heading back from Melbourne. Going thru Banks Straight off North Eastern Tassie. Must be heading back north?

Hugh

[Flipper133]

Just passed the Diamond P heading back from Melbourne. Going thru Banks Straight off North Eastern Tassie. Must be heading back north?

Hugh

 

According to the Marine Traffic website the DP is on a heading of 119degrees @ 13.7knots. No doubt on her way to Hobart, and then on to NZ

 

cheers

[cassamanda]

According to the Marine Traffic website the DP is on a heading of 119degrees @ 13.7knots. No doubt on her way to Hobart, and then on to NZ

 

cheers

 

That would make sense as we are doing same speed and are on opposite course heading for Melbourne.

Its a perfect day out here with smoothe seas.

 

Not a good pic as it was taken on the Ipad, about half mile off.

 

 

Hugh

[MicCanberra]

That would make sense as we are doing same speed and are on opposite course heading for Melbourne.

Its a perfect day out here with smoothe seas.

 

Not a good pic as it was taken on the Ipad, about half mile off.

 

 

Hugh

 

The weather looks fantastic and the pic looks just fine. :D