Thecat123 Posted February 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) The Encore at Timaru NZ breaks her moorings http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2017/02/cruiseliner-breaks-moorings-at-timaru.html http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/travel-troubles/89326844/cruise-ship-breaks-moorings-in-high-wind Edited February 12, 2017 by Thecat123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted February 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Thank you for posting this. We are currently in Australia heading to Papua New Guinea and are scheduled to sail on the Encore on 3/6. Hopefully everyone is well and the ship did not suffer any great (if any) damage. Anxiously awaiting any news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasandSyb Posted February 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Thankfully everyone sounds OK. What a fright. Glad there was no one on the pier when the ropes snapped. Sounds very expensive!! Hopefully no structural damage and the cruise can continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecat123 Posted February 12, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted February 12, 2017 She left at 6pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJBelle Posted February 12, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Not sure what you think you saw, but it is 9:15 pm local time and I am on the Encore and we are sitting here at the pier. We are awaiting some kind of word from the Captain about next steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecat123 Posted February 12, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Not sure what you think you saw, but it is 9:15 pm local time and I am on the Encore and we are sitting here at the pier. We are awaiting some kind of word from the Captain about next steps. Looks like this information is wrong then Current position of M/S Seabourn Encore: Under way from Timaru to Akaroa Departure was 3 hrs 50 min ago. (at 18:00 h local time) Arrival will be in 9 hrs 10 min. (at 07:00 h local time) Traveled distance since Timaru: 24.84 nm (46.00 km) Remaining distance to Akaroa: 62.59 nm (115.92 km) Traveled distance since Sydney: 2,291.51 nm (4,243.87 km) Course: 71° Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted February 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Looks like this information is wrong thenCurrent position of M/S Seabourn Encore: Under way from Timaru to Akaroa Departure was 3 hrs 50 min ago. (at 18:00 h local time) Arrival will be in 9 hrs 10 min. (at 07:00 h local time) Traveled distance since Timaru: 24.84 nm (46.00 km) Remaining distance to Akaroa: 62.59 nm (115.92 km) Traveled distance since Sydney: 2,291.51 nm (4,243.87 km) Course: 71° That website isn't real time. It uses scheduled departure and arrival times to proportionally allocate the distance over time and estimate where a ship might be. Totally useless therefore when there's a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted February 12, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Not sure what you think you saw, but it is 9:15 pm local time and I am on the Encore and we are sitting here at the pier. We are awaiting some kind of word from the Captain about next steps. Thank you for the update. I assume everyone onboard is OK? If you can, kindly keep us informed about any updates on the Encore and any changes in the itinerary/schedules (if applicable). Also, if any repairs to the ship are necessary. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbqsmitty Posted February 12, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 12, 2017 The only place Encore is headed tonight is to a different dock in Timaru due to damage the dock sustained when the moorings broke loose in a sudden ferocious windstorm. Thankfully no one was injured. It was a few hours before the winds died down enough for tugs to be able to safely push her back to the dock. A decision will be made in the morning as to when we sail and whether we go to Akaroa or proceed directly to Wellington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted February 12, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Thank you. Sounds like she is sea-worthy without any significant damage. that's good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJBelle Posted February 12, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Yes, the ship is intact (although slightly dented and smudged where the hit took place) and everyone on board is fine (although it might be that a few crew members are not feeling so great about everything). Anyway, the Captain said that there would need to be lots of inspections, reviews, assessments from insurance folks, and so on. So at this point, we know that will take place in the morning and as above, we might end up with an afternoon in the next port (although all the excursions will be refunded) or if we will just sail on to Wellington and make it a total sea day. We still have not received the Program for tomorrow, but the CD said we will proceed as if a sea day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisr Posted February 12, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Oh my. The damage looks nasty. Glad nobody was hurt and hope you are all underway soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted February 12, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) The only place Encore is headed tonight is to a different dock in Timaru due to damage the dock sustained when the moorings broke loose in a sudden ferocious windstorm. Broken mooring lines: [] Edited February 12, 2017 by need2cruisesoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRollock Posted February 12, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 12, 2017 According to AIS Marine Traffic she is currently anchored in the harbour off Akaroa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJBelle Posted February 12, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Well, surprise, surprise, surprise! Yes, indeed we are anchored off the coast of Akaroa (near Christchurch). We were awakened this morning with the news that we had traveled during the night and were in Akaroa after all. No mention of how the previously mentioned administrative issues were being handled, but I am sure that it doesn't hurt that the Captain is from New Zealand! Anyway, it looks like a beautiful day and most of the tours are going as planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted February 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Good news all around (under the circumstances). Thank you for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRedJohn Posted February 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Could someone please tell us the name of the Captain. LittleRedJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted February 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Mark Dexter He is British but now lives in NZ Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug guy Posted February 14, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Here's a link to a video of the incident http://gcaptain.com/incident-video-brand-new-luxury-cruise-ship-breaks-moorings-crashes-into-vessel-in-new-zealand/ Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisr Posted February 14, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Great video. That was something to see. I get a bit crazy about this but, Seabourn has not been Miami based since 2011. Why do reporters not fact check anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKP946 Posted February 14, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Here's a link to a video of the incident http://gcaptain.com/incident-video-brand-new-luxury-cruise-ship-breaks-moorings-crashes-into-vessel-in-new-zealand/ Sent from my iPad using Forums Thanks for posting that Tug guy, your can certainly see the wind strength by the way Encore is listing to Port. She was apparently hit by a wind change with gusts to 46 knots (76 kmph) Watch the 4? stern lines snap, the crew were on the ball and let the remaining line run out on the winch. Also, the Bridge watch were quick on powering up the stern and bow thrusters, and they had the main drive screws going fairly quickly. SKP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug guy Posted February 14, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Yes SKP 946 it was extreme you just don't see lines break like that very often. The new synthetic lines are so much stronger then the older lines. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted February 15, 2017 #23 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Damage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joc123 Posted February 16, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Oh dear! It brings back memories of my brand new car car and an altercation I had with a pillar in the local shopping centre car park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKP946 Posted February 16, 2017 #25 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Damage: One of those suction cup things would spring that back out, wouldn't it ? 😜😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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