Iona Construction ?

[Presto2]

6 hours ago, AndyMichelle said:

Excellent John, didn't know they did that. 

Every day is a school day.. 

Andy 

 

On holiday everyday is a HOLIDAY ;-)

[emam]

On 12/28/2019 at 1:30 PM, terrierjohn said:

She is hardly any longer and quite a bit narrower than Indy OTS, but she is taller. But when compared with RCIs Oasis class, she is is a lot smaller.

 

If she is taller and narrower, does that mean she will rock more in rough seas.

[jaydee6969]

New video showing latest progress of Iona.

 

 

[emam]

The part shot from the office shows the size of her. Thank you for posting these.

[pete14]

Thanks for the video. I presume /hope it wasn’t taken very recently because the few shots of the interior show there is still a massive amount of work still to be done. 

[jaydee6969]

38 minutes ago, pete14 said:

Thanks for the video. I presume /hope it wasn’t taken very recently because the few shots of the interior show there is still a massive amount of work still to be done. 

 

Considering the source of the video, I would image it was within the last week. Still at least 10 weeks until leaving the yard, a lot can get done in that time.

 

[jaydee6969]

Hi-res press photos courtesy of Meyer Werft

[sddsddean]

10 hours ago, emam said:

 

If she is taller and narrower, does that mean she will rock more in rough seas.

Not necessarily. It depends on how low they can get the Centre of Gravity below the waterline. Thats why all the heavy stuff (engines, machinery, fuel , stores etc) is placed as low as possible. I'm not sure if its true with Iona, but a lot of ships now have their upperworks made in lighter materials such as aluminium to further lower the CoG.

 

Simon

[beachmad123]

That's interesting we were just discussing this as to if we went on this ship should we choose the cabin or take pot luck. Any other lines of thought ?

[manonabike]

8 hours ago, jaydee6969 said:

Hi-res press photos courtesy of Meyer Werft

looks like the prom deck is being used for storage, hope they move the stuff before we cruise otherwise it'll block my view!!

 

[purplesea]

Thanks for posting the video and photos.  She looks huge!

[jaydee6969]

Seen elsewhere that 2 new air bridges have been delivered to Ocean terminal to get ready for Iona, and I assume other ships may use them too?

 

Extract from MarineTraffic of the cargo ship alongside the terminal.

 

[Monorail Orange]

Thanks for the update jaydee! I'd completetly forgotten about the works over at the Ocean Terminal.

[Britboys]

Just caught up on this thread and have a couple of things to share.

 

Passenger capacity - P&O only ever declare "Normal Operating Capacity", which for Iona is 5200.  This is usually the number of lower berths.  Iona's 'cousin', Aida Nova also has a lower capacity of 5200 but apparently has a maximum of approximately 6600.  I'm not saying that Iona will accommodate the same maximum but it is possible.  I doubt she will ever sail that full but may get close to such numbers in the school holidays.

 

Delayed delivery - I was recently at a talk given by the Operations Manager of a small, niche cruise line.  During the talk, he mentioned that there is a current trend for large cruise ships to be delivered late - especially LNG vessels, which have a lot of new technology.  Let's hope for all those booked on early Iona cruises that she bucks the trend!

[AndyMichelle]

15 minutes ago, Britboys said:

Just caught up on this thread and have a couple of things to share.

 

Passenger capacity - P&O only ever declare "Normal Operating Capacity", which for Iona is 5200.  This is usually the number of lower berths.  Iona's 'cousin', Aida Nova also has a lower capacity of 5200 but apparently has a maximum of approximately 6600.  I'm not saying that Iona will accommodate the same maximum but it is possible.  I doubt she will ever sail that full but may get close to such numbers in the school holidays.

 

Delayed delivery - I was recently at a talk given by the Operations Manager of a small, niche cruise line.  During the talk, he mentioned that there is a current trend for large cruise ships to be delivered late - especially LNG vessels, which have a lot of new technology.  Let's hope for all those booked on early Iona cruises that she bucks the trend!

That's interesting, I always thought that the advertised figure was maximum capacity. 

Every day is a school day.. 

Andy 

[Monorail Orange]

Interesting points there. I have to admit, I'm cringing at the thought of 5,200 let alone 6k.

 

As for delivery dates, I wonder how much of a buffer is built into the date? Granted they could not forsee the delays with the Mardi Gras, but with other ships - do they have, say, a week or two contingency?

 

Its a fine line, no point having a ship ready to go and waiting for its maiden voyage. Must be heckuva a stressful time for those who plan all the promotional side of things. Let alone those people who work at the booking agencies/call centres that probably get a right earful when things have to be re-arranged.

 

As you said Britboys, here's hoping Iona will buck that trend.

[Cruising Nomads]

My worry is in an emergency that the lifeboats may hold upto 450 passengers if the Aidonova is anything to go by.

[Britboys]

41 minutes ago, Cruising Nomads said:

My worry is in an emergency that the lifeboats may hold upto 450 passengers if the Aidonova is anything to go by.

I've been on a cruise ship that takes less than 450 pax 😁.  Don't worry - if she is the same as most other cruise ships, as well as the tender/life boats, there will be a number of flotation craft that look like they are in big tin cans and inflate for use on the water.

[brian1]

14 hours ago, Britboys said:

I've been on a cruise ship that takes less than 450 pax 😁.  Don't worry - if she is the same as most other cruise ships, as well as the tender/life boats, there will be a number of flotation craft that look like they are in big tin cans and inflate for use on the water.

LOL,inside cabins get the rubber dingy and a tin opener.Suites get the proper lifeboats.

[jaydee6969]

It's been a while, but latest update from Meyer Werft webcam - spot the difference time.

 

 

[pete14]

45 minutes ago, jaydee6969 said:

It's been a while, but latest update from Meyer Werft webcam - spot the difference time.

 

 

Hopefully there are an enormous lot of differences inside that we cannot see.

[Mikeyandjoanna1010]

Hoping she won't be delayed as we are booked on her maiden voyage and it is our first cruise

[CarlaMarie]

Just read some rumours on facebook. Anybody else heard that she is delayed?

[AndyMichelle]

12 minutes ago, CarlaMarie said:

Just read some rumours on facebook. Anybody else heard that she is delayed?

Apparently P&O say it is fake news.. 

Andy 

[CarlaMarie]

Let's hope so Andy