capnpugwash Posted November 26, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2014 The holes or spongy depressions outside the main entrance of the Britannia restaurant are being repaired over the next several days. They were very noticeable during the past fortnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannp Posted November 26, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks. They were noticeable in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDBINK1 Posted November 26, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) How do they repair them? Does anyone know. And I wonder how the holes actually develop. Water damage caused or some mildew? Edited November 26, 2014 by DDBINK1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted November 26, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted November 26, 2014 How do they repair them? Does anyone know. And I wonder how the holes actually develop. Water damage caused or some mildew? They remove the carpet and underlay and replace/repair the sub floor, hopefully a little better than they did the last time during the refit. Then relay the coverings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlueRiband Posted November 26, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Sounds like Carnival's liability lawyers took notice. The area was pretty spongy last month. I'm glad to hear that it is being addressed. With her next refit probably in November 2016 they would only be far worse by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griller Posted November 26, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Got soft spots outside the elevators on Deck 2 B elevators too, noticed them this week, and here and there on the ship. And lots of leaks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted November 26, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) How do they repair them? Does anyone know. And I wonder how the holes actually develop. Water damage caused or some mildew? DDBINK, this video from the last dry dock describes the repair process: fast forward to 1:20 As capnpugwash said, hopefully it will be better done this time. -S. Edited November 26, 2014 by Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDBINK1 Posted November 26, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2014 DDBINK, this video from the last dry dock describes the repair process: fast forward to 1:20 As capnpugwash said, hopefully it will be better done this time. -S. Thank you. I had never seen those vids. What is that floor made of that it just falls apart ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted November 26, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 26, 2014 The holes or spongy depressions outside the main entrance of the Britannia restaurant are being repaired over the next several days. They were very noticeable during the past fortnight. I remeber those "holes" under the carpet back in 2010. I thought I was going to fall through the floor to the "coal" bins below. If I thought I was going to feed the furnaces, I'd at least like a staircase leading to the area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted November 26, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 26, 2014 DDBINK, this video from the last dry dock describes the repair process: fast forward to 1:20 As capnpugwash said, hopefully it will be better done this time. -S. Patching it up is a bit like the quick fix our local council does on the potholes in the roads. The whole subfloor needs removing and replacing with something that is capable of standing the traffic. Same applies to the broken chairs but I despare of any improvements there. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elaine61 Posted November 27, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Noticed soft spots in the deck 8 corridor when we were on last Xmas. Guess those floors must take quite a bit of pounding over time with passengers and crew going along them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oahucruiser Posted November 27, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Lots of soft spots in the Grand Lobby near the table that holds the huge gorgeous floral display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted November 28, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Patching it up is a bit like the quick fix our local council does on the potholes in the roads. The whole subfloor needs removing and replacing with something that is capable of standing the traffic.Same applies to the broken chairs but I despare of any improvements there. David. David, that makes sense to me. But I thought that on the last refit, the subfloor was replaced? -S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted November 28, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) I remeber those "holes" under the carpet back in 2010. I thought I was going to fall through the floor to the "coal" bins below. If I thought I was going to feed the furnaces, I'd at least like a staircase leading to the area! Ah yes, 2010, I remember... Wearing what I thought was beautiful gown, 3 inch heel...proceeding to the Britannia Dining room, and getting stuck in a skink hole. Not one of my most gracious moments. That was the last time I wore three inch heels. Ah, I remember it well. Edited November 28, 2014 by Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted November 28, 2014 #15 Share Posted November 28, 2014 David, that makes sense to me. But I thought that on the last refit, the subfloor was replaced? -S. Was it, I don't know, but it hasn't been an outstanding success either way. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannp Posted November 28, 2014 #16 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Supposedly the pothole problem was fixed after the 2011 dry dock but the holes were back in less than 2 years so obviously the fix didn't last. We were also expecting to see the sofas in the cabins replaced and that hasn't happened so I no longer believe everything they tell us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted November 29, 2014 #17 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Ah yes, 2010, I remember...Wearing what I thought was beautiful gown, 3 inch heel...proceeding to the Britannia Dining room, and getting stuck in a skink hole. Not one of my most gracious moments. That was the last time I wore three inch heels. Ah, I remember it well. It certainly was disconcerting to say the least. I guess the repairs made didn't last all that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted November 30, 2014 #18 Share Posted November 30, 2014 It certainly was disconcerting to say the least. I guess the repairs made didn't last all that long. Yikes! QM2 is using botox on the flooring ! No, I'm only kidding. That would be too expensive :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Atlantic Ridge Posted November 30, 2014 #19 Share Posted November 30, 2014 The holes or spongy depressions outside the main entrance of the Britannia restaurant are being repaired over the next several days. They were very noticeable during the past fortnight. Work has begun this morning. M-AR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare babs135 Posted November 30, 2014 #20 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hopefully everything will be ship-shape by the time we board on the 15th :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted November 30, 2014 #21 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Does this happen on other ships? David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Atlantic Ridge Posted November 30, 2014 #22 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hopefully everything will be ship-shape by the time we board on the 15th :D Yes, scheduled to be complete by 12th December. M-AR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted November 30, 2014 #23 Share Posted November 30, 2014 yikes! Qm2 is using botox on the flooring ! No, i'm only kidding. That would be too expensive :) lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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