pspercy Posted February 14, 2017 #826 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Star's bow webcam https://www.ncl.com/shipcams/starcam/fullsize.jpg?browser_popup=320x240 She's off:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 14, 2017 #827 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Let's hope she makes it this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havenfan Posted February 14, 2017 #828 Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) Not So .. I just asked why the ship was drifting 32km off the coast of Wonthaggi ... The answer is that is very easy for the owners of FOC registered ships to cut corners You did more than ask a question. You also provided an "answer", one for which you provided no other justification than that you can't think of a better one. You overreached and, rather than acknowledge this, now you're trying to fall back on "just askin'" Edited February 14, 2017 by havenfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havenfan Posted February 14, 2017 #829 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Doesn't this cut both ways ? Frankly it is NCL's credibility that's suspect. I don't regard it as impossible for both NCL and John to be wrong. Do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted February 14, 2017 #830 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Photo credit to Katrina B Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevada2121 Posted February 14, 2017 #831 Share Posted February 14, 2017 What a beautiful sight to view. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karoo Posted February 14, 2017 Author #832 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Photo credit to Katrina B Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Love the symmetry of that wake! [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted February 14, 2017 #833 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I don't regard it as impossible for both NCL and John to be wrong. Do you? Do you regard it to be correct that the ship sailed from Melbourne with only one of its two azipods working after a history of multiple failures ,, should this have rung alarm bells?? Who made the decision and why?? Why have the owners now spent a great deal fo time and money to ensure BOTH azipods are working for the trip to New Zealand So whats different between then and now? Just ask those questions and think if you would place your life in the hands of those who thought its ok to only have one pod working did they not understand that if that single pod stopped working the ship was in danger ...... You would not fly in an aircraft with a possible faulty engine would you Dont imagine the sea cannot kill you just as quickly Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicruisers51 Posted February 14, 2017 #834 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Photo credit to Katrina B Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk A very welcome sight :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted February 14, 2017 #835 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Just had a look at https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:145/centery:-38/zoom:11 and it appears that it is heading back to Station Pier'at 20.6 knots. :mad: Lets hope it is just testing the propulsion system. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 14, 2017 #836 Share Posted February 14, 2017 She is still in Port Phillip Bay and heading back towards Melbourne. I suppose she may still be testing herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted February 14, 2017 #837 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 14, 2017 #838 Share Posted February 14, 2017 21.9 knots isn't bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 Posted February 14, 2017 #839 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Look like it's circling and testing still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted February 14, 2017 #840 Share Posted February 14, 2017 It is now dead in the water, Time for the exam? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted February 14, 2017 #841 Share Posted February 14, 2017 It has now dead in the water, Time for the exam? :confused: Divers over the side??? Is a Trip round the bay a suitable sea trial ? We shall see wont we :cool: Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 14, 2017 #842 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Makes you wonder how much they can see at night underwater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted February 14, 2017 #843 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Makes you wonder how much they can see at night underwater. I can say we can forget any diving until daylight anyone who has scuba dived in the bay will understand why... So how long before the off ?? I did hear 3 hours mentioned somewhere Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted February 14, 2017 #844 Share Posted February 14, 2017 The Captain said all is good over the PA 10 mins ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted February 14, 2017 #845 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Do you regard it to be correct that the ship sailed from Melbourne with only one of its two azipods working after a history of multiple failures ,, should this have rung alarm bells?? Since the ship sailed from multiple ports in Australia with only one pod working, this either means it did not ring any alarm bells for AMSA, or you hold this agency in extremely low regard. Who made the decision and why?? The company, with flag state, class, and Port State approval. Why have the owners now spent a great deal fo time and money to ensure BOTH azipods are working for the trip to New Zealand Because the parts are now available, and because now the ship has had a "marine incident" and AMSA and class both require a repair to both pods, if practicable. So whats different between then and now?Reportable marine incident, and a different decision by AMSA. Just ask those questions and think if you would place your life in the hands of those who thought its ok to only have one pod working did they not understand that if that single pod stopped working the ship was in danger ...... I've spent the majority of my 42 years at sea with only one working propulsion system, because there is only one. You would not fly in an aircraft with a possible faulty engine would you Dont imagine the sea cannot kill you just as quickly Regards John See my comments in red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 Posted February 14, 2017 #846 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Looks like she's finally going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 14, 2017 #847 Share Posted February 14, 2017 She is heading out to the turns and is currently doing 17 knots:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted February 14, 2017 #848 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Divers over the side??? Is a Trip round the bay a suitable sea trial ? We shall see wont we :cool: Regards John Divers will be checking the shaft seals for leakage, and unless the water is extremely silty or cloudy, they can see what is needed, even at night, using dive lights and getting right up to the seal. How long a sea trial do you want? Apparently AMSA and class feel it is a suitable sea trial. It appears they have tested at various power levels, and for steering, what more do you want? Or is this simply another "band aid" repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted February 14, 2017 #849 Share Posted February 14, 2017 In My Navy the captain would have faced a court martial for hazarding his ship :p Good Luck John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portybelly Posted February 14, 2017 #850 Share Posted February 14, 2017 btw.. I can't believe some people are saying it's a band aid repair. Absolute nonsense..CAN'T BELIEVE anyone would say that about NCL .......they use Elastoplast in Oz 😈😜 Sent from my SM-G935F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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