january 2nd 2016, Koningsdam is on the move!

[Alphen]

Koningsdam on the move!

 

Koningsdam is currently moving away from her initial berth, assisted by 3 tugs, january 2nd 2016, 09:00 local time!

 

Whether this is already for her first test runs, or just to move her to another position is unclear, but we will see.

 

Our fellow cruiser and maritime artist Topsham reported that she would commence test runs around the 4th of January, so the current move could be just a relocation, prior to her first test.

AIS indicates destination Trieste, but this has been the case for several months, during her stay in this location, also, Trieste is not indicating a visit by Koningsdam in the next few days.

Edited January 2, 2016 by Alphen

[Alphen]

Not relocating, but currently under her own power in the direction of open sea, moving out of the Venetian basin two tugs following her footsteps, the third has just left her.

Edited January 2, 2016 by Alphen

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thanks for the information.

[1of4]

Exciting! I can hardly wait for some reviews to come in from the first cruises! Getting closer.

[colonialinnkeeper]

Watching the Koningsdam come on line will be a wonderful way to spend these cold, blustery winter months. Thanks, Alphen...

[Boytjie]

Movement shown on Marine Traffic:

 

[Boytjie]

Fun maneuvers:

 

Edited January 2, 2016 by Boytjie

[Alphen]

Fun maneuvers:

 

 

Correct,

 

She is currently in the anchor area, outside the Venice Lagune. Assume she is testing achoring procedures.

[luv2travel06]

Exciting! I can hardly wait for some reviews to come in from the first cruises! Getting closer.

 

 

Exciting for sure!! We are booked on the 14 day Southern Caribbean cruise in November.

[sammygoose]

Fun maneuvers:

 

 

Thanks for the link!

[sppunk]

Sea trials, yea!

[Topsham]

Correct,

 

She is currently in the anchor area, outside the Venice Lagune. Assume she is testing achoring procedures.

 

 

And I am quite certain that you are right too! Anchors, steering gear, swing the compass.... lots of things to do.

 

I was told for the 4th for sea trials but if they can bring the date forward... all the better. Don't want to be late!

 

I can wait to see a nice large photo to see how she looks!

 

Stephen

[Alphen]

And I am quite certain that you are right too! Anchors, steering gear, swing the compass.... lots of things to do.

 

I was told for the 4th for sea trials but if they can bring the date forward... all the better. Don't want to be late!

 

I can wait to see a nice large photo to see how she looks!

 

Stephen

 

Have been involved in acceptance and trials of navy ships, aircraft and helicopters, so understand a little bit how hectic these trials can be, for both yard and crew.

 

Have also seen documentaries on Discovery about delivering new cruise ships and these can be even more critical, since a lot of dollars are involved. Not only for the yard, keeping to their contract specifications and dates, but also for the accepting side, because they will have anxious passengers waiting for the on-time delivery.

 

At some point during the trials, I guess they will take the opportunity to make some press material, photo and video for commercial use, brochures and website and so on.

[Despegue]

To follow up on Capt. Topsham,

 

A lot depends also on the weather conditions, if conditions are benign for trials, they probably went for it. Winter often gives quite small trial windows...but also behaviour in high wind/seas will be tested later on.

 

Steering, propulsion, stability, navigation equipment, emergency equipment are obviously among the first things tested.

[Alphen]

To follow up on Capt. Topsham,

 

A lot depends also on the weather conditions, if conditions are benign for trials, they probably went for it. Winter often gives quite small trial windows...but also behaviour in high wind/seas will be tested later on.

 

Steering, propulsion, stability, navigation equipment, emergency equipment are obviously among the first things tested.

 

 

Agree with you there, sometimes you are looking for certain conditions for your trials, sometimes you are looking for ways to avoid certain conditions, to squeeze in certain tests.

 

She is currently slowly gaining speed, probably in steps to verify performance, vibrations and so on.

 

They have good weather conditions over there, with average winds of around 15 to 20 knots.

Edited January 2, 2016 by Alphen

[Copper10-8]

Have been involved in acceptance and trials of navy ships, aircraft and helicopters, so understand a little bit how hectic these trials can be, for both yard and crew.

 

Have also seen documentaries on Discovery about delivering new cruise ships and these can be even more critical, since a lot of dollars are involved. Not only for the yard, keeping to their contract specifications and dates, but also for the accepting side, because they will have anxious passengers waiting for the on-time delivery.

 

At some point during the trials, I guess they will take the opportunity to make some press material, photo and video for commercial use, brochures and website and so on.

 

Pretty sure you'll see pics of KODM in her element in the Adriatic during her initial tech/sea trials on either the HAL site and/or HAL blog in due time ;) Gelukking Nieuwjaar/Happy New Year!:)

Edited January 2, 2016 by Copper10-8

[Sir PMP]

Exciting! I can hardly wait for some reviews to come in from the first cruises! Getting closer.

 

You will be disappointed...

[Alphen]

Pretty sure you'll see pics of KODM in her element in the Adriatic during her initial tech/sea trials on either the HAL site and/or HAL blog in due time ;) Gelukking Nieuwjaar/Happy New Year!:)

 

Same to you for 2016 and happy sailings on Adam :)

[shrimp56]

[Topsham]

Pretty sure you'll see pics of KODM in her element in the Adriatic during her initial tech/sea trials on either the HAL site and/or HAL blog in due time ;) Gelukking Nieuwjaar/Happy New Year!:)

 

 

 

John,

 

No photos yet!!!!!

 

Today..... 3 deg. C. Wind 9 mph from the north.

 

Humidity 93%

 

Rain 96%.

 

 

Cancel that photo op.!!!!!!!

 

 

Forecast.... similar wind and temperature to rise up to about 14. Some rain and then clouds and sun in the next several days.

 

 

Stephen

[cl.klink]

Koningsdam on the move!

 

Koningsdam is currently moving away from her initial berth, assisted by 3 tugs, january 2nd 2016, 09:00 local time!

 

Whether this is already for her first test runs, or just to move her to another position is unclear, but we will see.

 

Our fellow cruiser and maritime artist Topsham reported that she would commence test runs around the 4th of January, so the current move could be just a relocation, prior to her first test.

AIS indicates destination Trieste, but this has been the case for several months, during her stay in this location, also, Trieste is not indicating a visit by Koningsdam in the next few days.

 

May she sail long, well, steady and true ... and with good food and fun.

 

- Joel

[skings]

Thanks for this post. So exciting.

[Copper10-8]

Same to you for 2016 and happy sailings on Adam :)

 

Thanks Jeroen! :)

[Copper10-8]

John,

 

No photos yet!!!!!

 

Today..... 3 deg. C. Wind 9 mph from the north.

 

Humidity 93%

 

Rain 96%.

 

 

Cancel that photo op.!!!!!!!

 

 

Forecast.... similar wind and temperature to rise up to about 14. Some rain and then clouds and sun in the next several days.

 

 

Stephen

 

Have a safe crossing on the Sapphire Captain! :)

[LAFFNVEGAS]

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