Pratique Posted May 9, 2016 #26 Share Posted May 9, 2016 From what I've heard, it was the bow mooring platform that folds out to allow the deck officer to watch the line handling that hit the ramp. Apparently, the ship came in at an angle, rather than parallel, and this platform can protrude over the edge of the dock. Not sure if the ramp was in the normal stowed position, I've heard conflicting stories. Yeah, the Boston "park by the sound of breaking glass" prompted the invention of the rubber "bumper bully" to protect against this. We sometimes call that parking by the "touch method." When space is tight, you gotta do what you gotta do. Thanks to rear cameras its been awhile since I had to use the touch method lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted May 9, 2016 #27 Share Posted May 9, 2016 For those interested, go to this website to access the USCG incident investigation reports. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjD0uz93M3MAhUGVT4KHUOIABkQFggfMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcgmix.uscg.mil%2Fiir%2F&usg=AFQjCNEnWUW6ncgUp6n11G844uqqeRWAlg Go to "search IIR" and then enter the vessel name. It may take a couple of months before this incident shows up there. As I've stated, probably on one of the other threads, the USCG would have boarded at the earliest moment, and everyone on the bridge, in the bow mooring station, and in the Engine Control Room would have been tested for drug and alcohol use. I'm not sure what their jurisdiction is over the port employees, but they may have been tested as well. Basically anyone who could have had something to do with the incident, and their supervisors, even if off duty, or anyone who witnessed the incident gets tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted May 9, 2016 #28 Share Posted May 9, 2016 And for those trivia minded, this was not a "collision" with the ramp, it was an "allision" since the ramp was a stationary object. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pratique Posted May 9, 2016 #29 Share Posted May 9, 2016 And for those trivia minded, this was not a "collision" with the ramp, it was an "allision" since the ramp was a stationary object. Learn something new every day. :) I thought it was called "incidental contact." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 9, 2016 #30 Share Posted May 9, 2016 And for those trivia minded, this was not a "collision" with the ramp, it was an "allision" since the ramp was a stationary object. I'll bet the insurance still charges their collision coverage.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony O Posted May 9, 2016 #31 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Looks like CCL Pride got off today with minimal delay. Hear that there is a back up ramp there for such incidents. Grandeur should be OK.R&D No back up ramp as the kind that was hit.The ramp that was damaged cost almost $3 million They have in storage an old ramp with canvas top they may use but would require riging to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candleonwater Posted May 9, 2016 #32 Share Posted May 9, 2016 We board Grandeur on Thursday. Already dreading the idea of embarking via the crew ramp - I imagine that will be a much slower process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 10, 2016 #33 Share Posted May 10, 2016 We board Grandeur on Thursday. Already dreading the idea of embarking via the crew ramp - I imagine that will be a much slower process? Probably slower because people will be waiting for the elevator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwaterhouse Posted May 10, 2016 #34 Share Posted May 10, 2016 S: Important Notice: Grandeur of the Seas - May 12 Check-In Times Hello, this is Royal Caribbean International. We would like to provide you with important information regarding your May 12 sailing onboard Grandeur of the Seas. We are anticipating some delays in our debarkation and embarkation process. As a result, boarding for your cruise will now take place between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM with departure shortly after at 4:00 PM. We ask guests not to arrive the terminal before 11:30 AM. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and look forward to welcoming you onboard the Grandeur of the Seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judymag Posted May 10, 2016 #35 Share Posted May 10, 2016 S: Important Notice: Grandeur of the Seas - May 12 Check-In Times Hello, this is Royal Caribbean International. We would like to provide you with important information regarding your May 12 sailing onboard Grandeur of the Seas. We are anticipating some delays in our debarkation and embarkation process. As a result, boarding for your cruise will now take place between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM with departure shortly after at 4:00 PM. We ask guests not to arrive the terminal before 11:30 AM. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and look forward to welcoming you onboard the Grandeur of the Seas. Hope it's not the same for the 26th I've a shuttle bus ordered and will be at the terminal at about 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted May 11, 2016 #36 Share Posted May 11, 2016 S: Important Notice: Grandeur of the Seas - May 12 Check-In TimesHello, this is Royal Caribbean International. We would like to provide you with important information regarding your May 12 sailing onboard Grandeur of the Seas. We are anticipating some delays in our debarkation and embarkation process. As a result, boarding for your cruise will now take place between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM with departure shortly after at 4:00 PM. We ask guests not to arrive the terminal before 11:30 AM. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and look forward to welcoming you onboard the Grandeur of the Seas. Please keep us posted on your embarkations! Hopefully it will be fixed before we sail on June 4th!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcraig10488 Posted May 11, 2016 #37 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) I'm boarding the grandeur when it gets back tomorrow so I'm interested to see if this causes us any interruption. Hopefully as some of you said here we won't have any issues. Edited May 11, 2016 by bcraig10488 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted May 11, 2016 #38 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I'm boarding the grandeur when it gets back tomorrow so I'm interested to see if this causes us any interruption. Hopefully as some of you said here we won't have any issues. Keep us posted and enjoy your cruise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcraig10488 Posted May 26, 2016 #39 Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Update: My May 12th cruise was boarded with minimal delay, granted I showed up almost as early as they'd let me so I'm not sure if that played a big part or not. I was very surprised how smooth the process went, I was in line waiting to pay for my parking and ~30-40 minutes later I was sitting on the pool deck with a drink in hand. Edited May 26, 2016 by bcraig10488 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted May 26, 2016 Author #40 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Update: My May 12th cruise was boarded with minimal delay, granted I showed up almost as early as they'd let me so I'm not sure if that played a big part or not. I was very surprised how smooth the process went, I was in line waiting to pay for my parking and ~30-40 minutes later I was sitting on the pool deck with a drink in hand. Very nice -- Now that's how you start a vacation. Did you happen to notice any progress to the gangway? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcraig10488 Posted May 26, 2016 #41 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Very nice -- Now that's how you start a vacation. Did you happen to notice any progress to the gangway? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app I saw zero progress on that. Did not look to me like anything had been done aside for cleaning up the mess on the asphalt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted May 26, 2016 Author #42 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I saw zero progress on that. Did not look to me like anything had been done aside for cleaning up the mess on the asphalt. It wouldn't surprise me if most of the work is "off site" rebuilding that section, then when completed, they'll make repairs to the couplings and reattach. I know it sounds simple, I hope it is. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toras Posted June 1, 2016 #43 Share Posted June 1, 2016 View on May 26. Boarding was actually faster as we just walked right onto deck 2, no zig zagging up the ramp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted June 1, 2016 #44 Share Posted June 1, 2016 We board on Satuday, I'm guessing it won't be ready by them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted June 1, 2016 Author #45 Share Posted June 1, 2016 We're on in September -- I hope it's repaired by then. There's something about going across the gangway. An adrenaline rush. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted June 1, 2016 #46 Share Posted June 1, 2016 View on May 26. Boarding was actually faster as we just walked right onto deck 2, no zig zagging up the ramp And then what? Is there some organization for the elevators? Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judymag Posted June 1, 2016 #47 Share Posted June 1, 2016 And then what? Is there some organization for the elevators? Rick It's every man for them selves after that we were lucky borded early and were in park cafe by 11:15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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