Scratchrat Posted June 16, 2020 #776 Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 minute ago, mercury7289 said: Well done indeed interesting! well done? lol I didn't write it, I just read it on Facebook lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted June 21, 2020 #777 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Out on sea trials today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted June 21, 2020 #778 Share Posted June 21, 2020 9 hours ago, Son of Anarchy said: Out on sea trials today Heading for the Skagerrak strait, South East of Norway for ship yard sea-trials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin man Posted June 22, 2020 #779 Share Posted June 22, 2020 See she is doing some high speed turns hope the pools are empty or it will be swishing over the sides .I remember once we were on oriana coming out of Gibraltar and she turned very sharply and the water from the rear pool overflowed and went down the steps soaking some passenger coming up the stairs . Guess it's part of the tests to see how she can be turned around in an emergency situation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted June 22, 2020 #780 Share Posted June 22, 2020 35 minutes ago, Bin man said: See she is doing some high speed turns hope the pools are empty or it will be swishing over the sides .I remember once we were on oriana coming out of Gibraltar and she turned very sharply and the water from the rear pool overflowed and went down the steps soaking some passenger coming up the stairs . Guess it's part of the tests to see how she can be turned around in an emergency situation The maritime equivalent of hand brake turns I suppose. Yesterday she was hitting 21.9 knots. Just a shame that when you test a drive a car, the dealer won't let you put your foot to the floor like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted June 22, 2020 #781 Share Posted June 22, 2020 40 minutes ago, Son of Anarchy said: The maritime equivalent of hand brake turns I suppose. Yesterday she was hitting 21.9 knots. Just a shame that when you test a drive a car, the dealer won't let you put your foot to the floor like that! With Iona I guess " step on the gas " is quite appropriate 😁 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AchileLauro Posted June 23, 2020 #782 Share Posted June 23, 2020 19 hours ago, zap99 said: With Iona I guess " step on the gas " is quite appropriate 😁 Or perhaps its "Open another bottle". 😁 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted June 26, 2020 #783 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Heading back to Bremerhaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike11 Posted June 26, 2020 #784 Share Posted June 26, 2020 59 minutes ago, Son of Anarchy said: Heading back to Bremerhaven ...after reaching speeds just above 23 knots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted June 26, 2020 #785 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Aiming for the Golden Cockerel maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted June 26, 2020 #786 Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) .😂😂 Edited June 26, 2020 by Josy1953 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted June 26, 2020 #787 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I wonder if Iona will come newly minted with various alterations to facilitate the 'new normal' of cruising, whatever that is 😵 Behind the scene stuff like changing the galleys to make waiter service easier where there was none before 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted June 26, 2020 #788 Share Posted June 26, 2020 5 hours ago, davecttr said: I wonder if Iona will come newly minted with various alterations to facilitate the 'new normal' of cruising, whatever that is 😵 Behind the scene stuff like changing the galleys to make waiter service easier where there was none before There is a set spec that will have been agreed with the ship yard. Changes due to Covid will need implementation once handed over to P&O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted June 27, 2020 #789 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Back in Bremerhaven this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted June 29, 2020 #790 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Meyer Werft have apparently confirmed that delivery is delayed until at least late August and said that they cannot rule out further delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted June 29, 2020 #791 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Apparently P&O are refusing to take delivery of Iona and that has an effect on Meyer Werft because obviously arent paid until delivery. Ominous worries for the reason why P&O are refusing delivery of Iona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted June 29, 2020 #792 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just now, majortom10 said: Apparently P&O are refusing to take delivery of Iona and that has an effect on Meyer Werft because obviously arent paid until delivery. Ominous worries for the reason why P&O are refusing delivery of Iona. I guess its the same principal as to holding back refunds, keeping money in their own account. They don't need the ship until at least October, so why take delivery and pay now. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted June 29, 2020 #793 Share Posted June 29, 2020 1 minute ago, AndyMichelle said: I guess its the same principal as to holding back refunds, keeping money in their own account. They don't need the ship until at least October, so why take delivery and pay now. Andy Unless of course they found something wrong when it went into dry dock in Rotterdam. There were rumours she might have damaged her bow thrusters when her lines broke in Bremerhaven. Dont know if the visit to Rotterdam was planned as part of the build but seeems strange built at Bremerhaven then sail to Rotterdam and then go back to Bremerhaven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted June 29, 2020 #794 Share Posted June 29, 2020 2 hours ago, majortom10 said: Apparently P&O are refusing to take delivery of Iona and that has an effect on Meyer Werft because obviously arent paid until delivery. Ominous worries for the reason why P&O are refusing delivery of Iona. But do we know if this is truth or rumour? I have seen two articles, one of which says there is "no guarantee" that P&O will take her before they resume operations and another that says "P&O has refused to accept her". Which one is more accurate....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann141 Posted June 29, 2020 #795 Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Britboys said: But do we know if this is truth or rumour? I have seen two articles, one of which says there is "no guarantee" that P&O will take her before they resume operations and another that says "P&O has refused to accept her". Which one is more accurate....???? I agree.I saw the post on another website that stated that P and O had refused to take delivery of Iona but couldn t find any information to substantiate the claim. Edited June 29, 2020 by ann141 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted June 29, 2020 #796 Share Posted June 29, 2020 P&O will take delivery once the ship is finished on spec and snagged - i.e. perfect. Anyone who has been on a maiden before may have noticed snagging still to be done. Carnival recently publicly confirmed all finance for new ship still in place. New ships are financed a bit like house mortgages, so it’s separate to main group cash flow. Ship yard about to go on three week lay-up to conserve cash hence official delay to August. Additionally, worldwide organisations that certify new ships as safety compliant aren’t doing assessments so therefore handover can’t happen. Finally, yes, bow thrusters were replaced. The pictures are out there but I don’t think I can post one here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted June 30, 2020 #797 Share Posted June 30, 2020 10 hours ago, majortom10 said: Unless of course they found something wrong when it went into dry dock in Rotterdam. There were rumours she might have damaged her bow thrusters when her lines broke in Bremerhaven. Dont know if the visit to Rotterdam was planned as part of the build but seeems strange built at Bremerhaven then sail to Rotterdam and then go back to Bremerhaven. Bow thrusters have already been replaced in Rotterdam, this is done and no issue anymore. Ship was built in Papenburg, not Bremerhaven. Only dry docks big enough for her in the area are in Rotterdam and Hamburg, hence to go there in case of issues is standard procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted June 30, 2020 #798 Share Posted June 30, 2020 8 hours ago, molecrochip said: P&O will take delivery once the ship is finished on spec and snagged - i.e. perfect. Anyone who has been on a maiden before may have noticed snagging still to be done. Carnival recently publicly confirmed all finance for new ship still in place. New ships are financed a bit like house mortgages, so it’s separate to main group cash flow. Ship yard about to go on three week lay-up to conserve cash hence official delay to August. Additionally, worldwide organisations that certify new ships as safety compliant aren’t doing assessments so therefore handover can’t happen. Finally, yes, bow thrusters were replaced. The pictures are out there but I don’t think I can post one here. Reassuring to read. Even if she is isn't delivered until mid August that's fourish weeks of mooring fees or swinging off Weymouth/Bournemouth whilst not generating any income. As much as we like to think that these ships are here for our enjoyment, they are really here to make money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted June 30, 2020 #799 Share Posted June 30, 2020 The information I have seen suggests she is delayed until the end of August at present. If that is the case, she would have 6 plus weeks of not bringing in any revenue. That said however, of course once she is delivered, P&O will need time to fully staff her and get staff trained for all the new technology and procedures specifically related to Iona plus any procedures relating to Covid-19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee-ess Posted June 30, 2020 #800 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Any guesses on the date of Iona's maiden cruise ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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