ms Amsterdam & ms Volendam in Juneau Jul 7, 2017

[Scrapnana]

Passing Thane.

[rafinmd]

Passing Thane.

 

Roy

[rafinmd]

I'm thinking regularity of call comes into the mix as well for pier assignments.

 

Roy

[Scrapnana]

Where did our zoom go?

[Scrapnana]

Seeing movement.

[Copper10-8]

Do the cruise lines negotiate for the better docks or is it luck of the draw?

 

Disney is always at A.J. There is a pecking order; ships thatcall most often get preference. If there are ships that call with the samefrequency, the biggest one wins. The cruise company makes abooking, normally two years in advance. If the ship is on anormal day call (as opposed to a turnaround - Juneau is not a turnaround port), then the assigned location depends on the following factors:

1. Length of available dock

2. Number of guests on board

3. Arrival and departure time

4. Frequency of calling. (a 7 day ship takes precedence over a 10 day ship)

5. Draft of the ship and the ships length.

6. Harbor fees (some ports go on tonnage, some on ships length, some on numberof guests on board)

 

[Spunky946]

I was able to make it today. So excited. Nice clear day.

[Copper10-8]

Pop quiz; which cruise line was Disney Cruise Line's predecessor as "Uncle Walt's Cruise Line?" - They no longer exist

[Scrapnana]

Pop quiz; which cruise line was Disney Cruise Line's predecessor as "Uncle Walt's Cruise Line?" - They no longer exist

Big Red Boat?

[rafinmd]

Pop quiz; which cruise line was Disney Cruise Line's predecessor as "Uncle Walt's Cruise Line?" - They no longer exist

Just a guess. Did they take over the SS Rotterdam and make it the Rembrandt?

 

 

Slow to the draw AGAIN!

 

 

Roy

[Happily@Sea]

Pop quiz; which cruise line was Disney Cruise Line's predecessor as "Uncle Walt's Cruise Line?" - They no longer exist

 

 

I just remember the advertising was the 'Big Red Boat' - no idea who owned it.

[Copper10-8]

All three of you correct :D; Premier Cruise Line

[rafinmd]

Another docking question. Skagway is not a real turnaround port but is the transfer point for Yukon/Denali land extensions. Is there a specific dock there that Nieuw Amsterdam and Volendam use there?

 

Roy

[Copper10-8]

Another docking question. Skagway is not a real turnaround port but is the transfer point for Yukon/Denali land extensions. Is there a specific dock there that Nieuw Amsterdam and Volendam use there?

 

Roy

 

HAL usually winds up at the Railroad Dock however, I remember a turnaround in Skagway where the ship was at the Broadway Dock

[Scrapnana]

I never get tired of watching the ships sail sideways!

[Copper10-8]

Captain Fred instructing his SECO to open the A-Deck starboard side shell door, meaning Staff Capt. Thomas is taking her in today and the webcam operator is at Starbucks

[Copper10-8]

Confirming where (bollard numbers 13 & 14) the mooring lines go so there is no misunderstanding

Heaving lines (the light ones which are thrown (or shot) to the dock) go first, followed by the heavy springs

Gangway is in good position per the SECO so both springs are made tight to keep the ship from moving

[rafinmd]

Thanks, Copper. Time for more of a zoom, webcam guy. PLEASE!

 

Roy

[Copper10-8]

That's the most comms between bridge/captain, his two officers on fwd and aft mooring decks and his SECO at the gangway we've heard in a long time. That's a British (fwd - from Liverpool) and a Dutch (aft) third officer in charge of the mooring decks this morning :cool:

Edited July 7, 2017 by Copper10-8

[Scrapnana]

Since we never got a zoom:(, I am going to head off to the pool. See you later for Volendam.

[Happily@Sea]

Since we never got a zoom:(, I am going to head off to the pool. See you later for Volendam.

 

See you later.

[Vict0riann]

Missed it, but I guess there wasn't much to be seen. Our guests arrive tomorrow, and I'm off to check out a new gluten-free bakery in Victoria.

 

Kathi, I often wish my car had side thrusters, like the ships, so I could manoeuvre sideways as well as they do!:)

 

See you later.

[Copper10-8]

Missed it, but I guess there wasn't much to be seen. Our guests arrive tomorrow, and I'm off to check out a new gluten-free bakery in Victoria.

 

Kathi, I often wish my car had side thrusters, like the ships, so I could manoeuvre sideways as well as they do!:)

 

See you later.

 

Somebody, forgot who, came out with a car that backs in and parks automatically, Good for those, who shall remain unnamed, who have difficulties completing such a maneuver ;p

[Love the beach]

Missed the sail-in....hope to watch her sail out. I will be aboard her next time she calls at Juneau!

[rafinmd]

Note to self: While the Volendam Tracy Arm is officially 10-10:30, it looks like the actual transfer of the passengers to St. Phillip is actually about 9:15. Next July 20 will not be a good day to sleep too late.

Roy