Anthem keeps docking us around

[coaster]

I wonder how much damage and how many injuries would have been created if this storm with 20-30 foot waves and winds in excess of 100 miles per hour made a landfall on a populated area?

 

bosco

The best response I have read in reading hundreds of them about this subject. Congrats Bosco.

[Paul65]

What about the radar though? I thought that should have helped.

 

I'm sure it did help, but once they're out there, and the storm came up faster and more intense than they expected, at that point, there was no way to get around it, nor high-tail it in the opposite direction of the storm (since it was moving toward them). So, at that point, the best they could do was try to ride it out, get behind the storm, then either continue on or turn back trailing behind the storm. As you pointed out yourself, it's better to have the storm moving away from you than toward you, so the quicker they could get through it and on the back side the better.

 

Of course, in hindsight, it would have been better not to sail for a couple days, until the storm had made it's way up the coast and out of the way. Once they were out there and realized they were not going to beat the storm, though, the radar may have helped them try to find as good a path through it as possible, but couldn't help them avoid it.

[Bosjoe]

I wonder what you people would be saying if the ship stayed in port (NJ) till at least Monday night after the storm passed? I tell you, it would be a Royal UPROAR!!!!

 

Just saying...

[KarinaGW]

KARINA, SHAUN, MIOPYK - once again, thank you for keeping us in the loop. We appreciate ALL your experiences. ALL first hand accounts are valid since they are yours. We can agree or disagree but you absolutely OWN your experience.

 

Out of curiosity, if you choose to stay onboard tonight are the bars and lounges open so that you can enjoy yourselves? I am guessing the casino would be closed but hopeful you can have some adult beverages, listen to music and just RELAX.

 

Late reply. Busy drinking , packing & eating. Shops & casinos close at 6. Restaurants & bars go to whatever they would on a regular final night.

[The Sunset Glow]

You are entitled to your own opinion, but I think many people are just really exhausted with the frequency and fervor with which you have been expressing your opinion, many many many times in many many many threads over the last several days.

 

Give it a rest, your keyboard must be exhausted.

 

 

My favorite post today - thanks for the chuckle :D

 

 

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[KarinaGW]

Cheng75, aquahound & loubetti...

 

Oh, how I wish there was PM on CC.

[Paul65]

I wonder what you people would be saying if the ship stayed in port (NJ) till at least Monday night after the storm passed? I tell you, it would be a Royal UPROAR!!!!

 

Just saying...

 

I'm sure, especially if the actual storm was less intense than forecast, rather than more so. And anyone suggesting that RCI did the right thing by being cautious probably would have been labeled as a "cheerleader." ;)

[chengkp75]

What about the radar though? I thought that should have helped.

 

Ship's radar is not a weather (doppler) radar, nor is it mounted in a satellite like the displays you see on the news. It is a surface radar, designed to look at things on the water, not in the air.

[chengkp75]

Cheng75, aquahound & loubetti...

 

Oh, how I wish there was PM on CC.

 

I appreciate your attitude, and your willingness to post live reports. I don't disagree that it was a miserable experience, and at times you wished you were dead. Been there, done that, more times than I really care to think about, and way more than I've told the better half and kids about. And I'm sorry your vacation was ruined, but I truly believe that RCI nor the Anthem ever put you in real life threatening danger. Have a rest when you get home, you deserve it.

[ho-hum]

I'm sure it did help, but once they're out there, and the storm came up faster and more intense than they expected, at that point, there was no way to get around it, nor high-tail it in the opposite direction of the storm (since it was moving toward them). So, at that point, the best they could do was try to ride it out, get behind the storm, then either continue on or turn back trailing behind the storm. As you pointed out yourself, it's better to have the storm moving away from you than toward you, so the quicker they could get through it and on the back side the better.

 

Of course, in hindsight, it would have been better not to sail for a couple days, until the storm had made it's way up the coast and out of the way. Once they were out there and realized they were not going to beat the storm, though, the radar may have helped them try to find as good a path through it as possible, but couldn't help them avoid it.

 

Your appraisal is very much appreciated and you carefully avoided applying blame: very responsible and commendable.

[miopyk]

Not wanting to speculate too much here but we're starting to hear that there maybe more serious damage than we can see. Nothing affecting the overall safety of the ship but perhaps enough to warrant more extensive repairs.

[pearlie]

Not wanting to speculate too much here but we're starting to hear that there maybe more serious damage than we can see. Nothing affecting the overall safety of the ship but perhaps enough to warrant more extensive repairs.

 

Thanks, we are on the 21st. Gearing up to not be disappointed should it need more repairs. Came in awful slow. My opinion only, so no flaming !

[Reader0108598]

Not wanting to speculate too much here but we're starting to hear that there maybe more serious damage than we can see. Nothing affecting the overall safety of the ship but perhaps enough to warrant more extensive repairs.

 

Thanks for the update:)

[KarinaGW]

My fries are to cold. I deserve Jamie Oliver's free for lunch now.

 

For the record, the burgers in Michael's are awesome and the fries are decent.

[CrusinAgain]

I am so tired of reading all the negativity about Royal and the Captain with this storm that was not forecasted at sea to be this strong. The Captain should be given credit for saving the ship and no bad injuries to people. I don't see bashing at the meterologists for getting it wrong and they are the only ones that can be wrong and still keep their jobs.

 

I just sailed with this captain last month and he in our opinion took safety up and over what we ever experienced in our 25+ cruises. Never sailed with a captain that made the crew do so many safety drills and so many types of safety drills on our 12 day voyage.

 

Enough of the bashing of the Captain....let the government agencies do their jobs. Too many people are on here that that have never sailed with this Captain before and do not know how strict he is and how seriously he takes his job. This isn't Costa where the Captain was totally in the wrong.

Edited February 10, 2016 by CrusinAgain

[Winghunter]

It looks like the Pilot boat is along side, your adventure is almost over

[KarinaGW]

I believe RC is coming in late to avoid the negative Media attention when the reporter's start interviewing the passengers.

 

Oh heck no. The media have social media too. I was found by the Weather Channel (on twice) and just while reading this thread CBS.

[shaun07]

I have talked to a lot of crew members who have had a varying amount of time on the seas some almost 20 years. They have all said they have never experienced anything as scary.

 

Put in pipe and ....

Edited February 10, 2016 by shaun07

[KarinaGW]

Supposedly picking up pilot at 18:00, and I don't know the exact regulations for that port, but I would think the pilot would probably come on board before passing under the bridge. (But I admittedly might be wrong about that.)

 

Been enjoying myself the past couple hours & catching up now.so this may been answered. Captain said picking up pilot at Ambrose/Sandy Hook which may mean more to others than me.

[Bosjoe]

For the record, the burgers in Michael's are awesome and the fries are decent.

 

Oh I know. :) did the Anthem Transatlantic and had Jamies twice. We had 3 days of rough seas and 95 knot winds one day also and the same captain. He was great keeping us informed.

[BecciBoo]

Not wanting to speculate too much here but we're starting to hear that there maybe more serious damage than we can see. Nothing affecting the overall safety of the ship but perhaps enough to warrant more extensive repairs.

 

Company has already made this announcement:

 

 

The Anthem only suffered minor damage and will sail its scheduled itinerary out of Cape Liberty this Saturday.

 

“Everything is operational; everything is good,” Freed said. “A lot of our dishes broke and we have truckloads of supplies being sent up to the Bayonne area. All the broken glass has been taken away and the ship is fully operational.”

The FlowRider on top of the Anthem was slightly damaged, but it will be repaired in time for Saturday’s sailing.

[Reader0108598]

Been enjoying myself the past couple hours & catching up now.so this may been answered. Captain said picking up pilot at Ambrose/Sandy Hook which may mean more to others than me.

 

So glad to see you enjoying yourself:)

 

Reader

[reallyitsmema]

I am so tired of reading all the negativity about Royal and the Captain with this storm that was not forecasted at sea to be this strong. The Captain should be given credit for saving the ship and no bad injuries to people. I don't see bashing at the meterologists for getting it wrong and they are the only ones that can be wrong and still keep their jobs.

 

I just sailed with this captain last month and he in our opinion took safety up and over what we ever experienced in our 25+ cruises. Never sailed with a captain that made the crew do so many safety drills and so many types of safety drills on our 12 day voyage.

 

Enough of the bashing of the Captain....let the government agencies do their jobs. Too many people are on here that that have never sailed with this Captain before and do not know how strict he is and how seriously he takes his job. This isn't Costa where the Captain was totally in the wrong.

 

What ship did you sail with this Captain last month? He just rejoined Anthem this past Saturday.

[CrusinAgain]

I'm not reading another thread, but my question would be about meteorologists. Don't they deal with storms above sea level, but what do they know about currents beneath the water.? Wouldn't that be a specialty for navigators?

 

 

Like button.....agree!

[miopyk]

Company has already made this announcement:

 

 

The Anthem only suffered minor damage and will sail its scheduled itinerary out of Cape Liberty this Saturday.

 

“Everything is operational; everything is good,” Freed said. “A lot of our dishes broke and we have truckloads of supplies being sent up to the Bayonne area. All the broken glass has been taken away and the ship is fully operational.”

The FlowRider on top of the Anthem was slightly damaged, but it will be repaired in time for Saturday’s sailing.

 

Fair enough, glad to be proved wrong.