Everything.. ESCAPE (live 29 Oct 2015!)

[Loonbeam]

I remember watching a show and one of the things they did was a steam up to full as fast as possible then kick in a full reverse and the ship had to stop in x distance. It was actually called the iceberg test.

 

They also do turn circuits to make sure the lean isn't too bad and there is some kind of a slalom type test I think.

 

They really beat the crap out of the ship, is the best way to describe the sea trials.

 

Does anyone know what types of testing is done besides speed testing and turns? Looking at the tracking, it seems that they are trying to make all on board loose there lunch with some of the beginning manuvers

[lalbrecht101]

I was watching the location of the Escape but it doesn't show up on the map anymore, any idea of where it is right now?

[LrgPizza]

I was watching the location of the Escape but it doesn't show up on the map anymore, any idea of where it is right now?

Same here. The last updated location on Marine Traffic was a couple hours ago.

[lalbrecht101]

Seems like whatever testing they are doing it must be under the radar, still haven't been able to locate it on Marine Traffic. Is that normal when on Sea Trials?

[happy cruzin]

A new "behind the scenes with Andy Stuart" video posted to NCL's Facebook page! The first of 5 videos.....

 

Edited September 25, 2015 by happy cruzin

[sunnydaygirl]

When I was on the Spirit last month they said they could only process two drinks per transaction on the UBP. That still shouldn't stop them being able to deal with 4 drinks on 4 cards, but you would probably have to sign a couple of receipts.

 

 

There were four of us two weeks ago on the Getaway. They always put our drinks on one bill, as long as they saw our cards. It's much more streamline for them= time saver.

[KeithJenner]

There were four of us two weeks ago on the Getaway. They always put our drinks on one bill, as long as they saw our cards. It's much more streamline for them= time saver.

 

 

It may well be different from ship to ship. The result is the same anyway, just another signature required.

[FreestyleNovice]

A new "behind the scenes with Andy Stuart" video posted to NCL's Facebook page! The first of 5 videos.....

 

 

Nice thanks! One per week?

[ally-oop]

There were four of us two weeks ago on the Getaway. They always put our drinks on one bill, as long as they saw our cards. It's much more streamline for them= time saver.

 

Same thing happened on Breakaway for us (there was three of us) all three went on one card

[happy cruzin]

Nice thanks! One per week?

 

 

I'm guessing....

[time2cruise1]

Seems like whatever testing they are doing it must be under the radar, still haven't been able to locate it on Marine Traffic. Is that normal when on Sea Trials?

 

 

The ship is out of range for the free app.

 

 

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[time2cruise1]

Back in range.

 

 

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[FreestyleNovice]

She's playing around near a windmill park at sea, the current weather conditions over here will make look the North Sea like a peaceful lake right now.. :)

[barnacle_boy]

They really beat the crap out of the ship, is the best way to describe the sea trials.

 

 

 

Does anyone know what types of testing is done besides speed testing and turns? Looking at the tracking, it seems that they are trying to make all on board loose there lunch with some of the beginning manuvers

 

 

The main goal for these first sea trials is to test equipment and calibrate the various systems onboard. Pods, thrusters, anchor windlasses, winches, etc., and all the various computer instruments.

 

 

I remember watching a show and one of the things they did was a steam up to full as fast as possible then kick in a full reverse and the ship had to stop in x distance. It was actually called the iceberg test.

 

They also do turn circuits to make sure the lean isn't too bad and there is some kind of a slalom type test I think.

 

 

The formal name for that is a crash stop test. The ship has to stop within 15 times the ship's length in order to comply with international maritime standards. This will be formally conducted on the second set of sea trials.

[papcx]

The formal name for that is a crash stop test. The ship has to stop within 15 times the ship's length in order to comply with international maritime standards. This will be formally conducted on the second set of sea trials.

 

 

I'm betting that a full stop under those conditions would result in a broken plate or two.

[FreestyleNovice]

With the Star docking in Rotterdam this morning we, the Dutch, never had that many NCL ships in our waters.. and with Epic up in Southampton even more NCL presence in Western/Northern Europe for an ordinary september day.. :)

[barnacle_boy]

I'm betting that a full stop under those conditions would result in a broken plate or two.

 

 

Crash stops put a tremendous amount of wear on the pod's bearings. This maneuver is an absolute last resort. However, it's still better than a collision.

[$hip$hape]

I'm betting that a full stop under those conditions would result in a broken plate or two.

 

Crash stops put a tremendous amount of wear on the pod's bearings.

This maneuver is an absolute last resort. However, it's still better than a collision.

 

Ouch ! Makes like the end of a love affair.:eek::)

Edited September 26, 2015 by $hip$hape

[happy cruzin]

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Crash stops put a tremendous amount of wear on the pod's bearings. This maneuver is an absolute last resort. However, it's still better than a collision.

 

 

 

We were on the Carnival Magic that came to a screeching halt - lifted me out of my seat in the dining room. [emoji15]

 

All because they thought someone went over board. It was AMAZING how fast that ship stopped and they started to search. False alarm...thank goodness, but an interesting experience none the less.

[sjnyc323]

Ship now in Bremerhaven

Edited September 27, 2015 by sjnyc323

[steamboats]

With sharp eyes you can make her out in the distance on this webcam

 

http://www.wsa-bremerhaven.de/service/Webcams/webcam.php.html?webcam_id=0

 

steamboats

[FreestyleNovice]

 

There she is! :D

[cruisersssm]

We are looking at booking a mid-ship balcony (BC) for our cruise in January - it's 10184 - does anyone have a pic of the ship that they could point to what the balcony would look like - help pls. Thank you.

[FreestyleNovice]

We are looking at booking a mid-ship balcony (BC) for our cruise in January - it's 10184 - does anyone have a pic of the ship that they could point to what the balcony would look like - help pls. Thank you.

 

Seems to be an angled balcony on the port side, two decks above the Waterfront, near the bow of the first life boat.

[FreestyleNovice]

First at full sea pics!!

 

 

Many more at Ingrid Fiebak's site: first album, http://www.ingrid-fiebak.de/galerie/categories.php?cat_id=2109

Edited September 27, 2015 by FreestyleNovice