Tyler919 Posted April 27, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Port of Horta Azores during the testing of life boat tenders, number 8's winch let go making the tender go to the water and is irretrievable. We are leaving the tender behind and shipping it to meet the ship in Lisbon after winch repairs. Plenty of life boat space aboard and passengers are being reassigned. In next stop, Brest, a deeper winch inspection on all winches will occur. Feeling slightly snake bit but enjoying the cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted April 27, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Wow !! :eek: Glad there was room in the other tenders for all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler919 Posted April 27, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Still at pier, 45 min late at this point. "Authorities aboard", but Captain seemed confident was only paperwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted April 27, 2015 #4 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hope all goes smoothly for all. Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted April 27, 2015 #5 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I can't remember the ships name but we traveled on a cruise ship that had to leave their tender at some port because of problems with it. No big deal, they picked it up the next time they went to that port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestyling Posted April 27, 2015 #6 Share Posted April 27, 2015 hoping the rest of the cruise is not as eventful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsby Posted April 27, 2015 #7 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Tyler....have been wondering if you have had a bumpy ride...?? The Amsterdam is heading to FLL and has hit some pretty bad storms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted April 27, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I can't remember the ships name but we traveled on a cruise ship that had to leave their tender at some port because of problems with it. No big deal, they picked it up the next time they went to that port. I remember about 4 years ago someone spotted Zuiderdam or Westerdam as it transited the Panama Canal with a tender or Life Boat on its bow. Turned out they were taking it to the Pacific side to return it after repair to the ship it came from, again cannot remember if it was Zuiderdam or Westerdam. Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler919 Posted April 27, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Tyler....have been wondering if you have had a bumpy ride...?? The Amsterdam is heading to FLL and has hit some pretty bad storms... We had what I would call moderate seas on Saturday late night thru 6pm Sunday. Certainly noticeable, and very rough for some, but never higher than about 12 foot waves. We are just leaving dock after 1.5 hour delay. A passenger says he heard the tender was damaged in the fall, but I have no confirmation of that. We saw it being towed away just before we left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 27, 2015 #10 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I remember about 4 years ago someone spotted Zuiderdam or Westerdam as it transited the Panama Canal with a tender or Life Boat on its bow. Turned out they were taking it to the Pacific side to return it after repair to the ship it came from, again cannot remember if it was Zuiderdam or Westerdam. Joanie I think it was the Westerdam. I'll see if I can find that picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 27, 2015 #11 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Port of Horta Azores during the testing of life boat tenders, number 8's winch let go making the tender go to the water and is irretrievable. We are leaving the tender behind and shipping it to meet the ship in Lisbon after winch repairs. Plenty of life boat space aboard and passengers are being reassigned. In next stop, Brest, a deeper winch inspection on all winches will occur. Feeling slightly snake bit but enjoying the cruise! WOW -- that is not good. Glad you are still enjoying your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler919 Posted April 27, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted April 27, 2015 He just announced only 15 knots needed for next stop Brest so no delay. Left Horta 1.5 hours late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 27, 2015 #13 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I remember about 4 years ago someone spotted Zuiderdam or Westerdam as it transited the Panama Canal with a tender or Life Boat on its bow. Turned out they were taking it to the Pacific side to return it after repair to the ship it came from, again cannot remember if it was Zuiderdam or Westerdam. Joanie Here is the link: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1401245 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted April 27, 2015 #14 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I used to work with a fellow whose beliefs included all homes, cars, boats, etc had spirits in residence. It sounds like Ryndam's resident spirits may be upset .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted April 27, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Here is the link:http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1401245 I am amazed at you once again KK!!! I could not remember the year or the 2 ships involved and within a couple of minutes you not only remembered the names of the ships but also found the link to the old 2011 thread:cool: You are an AMAZING LADY!!! And please tell your hubby for me that he needs to take you out to your favorite restaurant as a reward!!! He's paying though, not me:D:D Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted April 29, 2015 #16 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Port of Horta Azores during the testing of life boat tenders, number 8's winch let go making the tender go to the water and is irretrievable. We are leaving the tender behind and shipping it to meet the ship in Lisbon after winch repairs. Plenty of life boat space aboard and passengers are being reassigned. In next stop, Brest, a deeper winch inspection on all winches will occur. Feeling slightly snake bit but enjoying the cruise! Thanks for reporting this information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take us away Posted April 29, 2015 #17 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Have to say - the Ryndam is going out with a bang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp556 Posted April 29, 2015 #18 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Here is the link:http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1401245 You amaze me, KK. Took you 11 minutes by the clock to find a 4-year old thread. Just wanted to say: wow :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted April 29, 2015 #19 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) I am amazed at you once again KK!!! I could not remember the year or the 2 ships involved and within a couple of minutes you not only remembered the names of the ships but also found the link to the old 2011 thread:cool: I second that sentiment! Her photos of the balcony dividers the other day are a prime example. Mind like a steel trap, I say. Edited April 29, 2015 by POA1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormyWildcat Posted May 1, 2015 #20 Share Posted May 1, 2015 how odd indeed! I understand they have plenty of room on lifeboats without that one, I can understand getting the winch fixed and picking up the lifeboat later but if she is repositioning will she be back there? Would another ship bring it to her? Ugh the headache for poor Captain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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