ms Nieuw Statendam in Port Everglades November 17, 2019

[travelnap]

Crown Princess is underway with a departure toot, and I heard them mention something about trying the thrusters to the tugboat Trident, so they may have a problem.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Wishing all the Nieuw Statendam passengers a great cruise.

[travelnap]

Looks like the Nieuw Statendam is dropping lines so she may follow Crown Princess out.

[sevenseasnomad]

Why would they attempt to leave if there's a problem with thrusters or any other mechanical system?  Maybe those who know more about ships could respond.

[Krazy Kruizers]

See you all on Wednesday for the Rotterdam, Veendam, Volendam and Zuiderdam.

[wdw1972]

6 minutes ago, sevenseasnomad said:

Why would they attempt to leave if there's a problem with thrusters or any other mechanical system?  Maybe those who know more about ships could respond.

That's puzzling to me as well - interesting question.

 

Sue/WDW1972

[erewhon]

NS away.

[Vict0riann]

Tug has turned away and NS is moving.😀

[travelnap]

NS is underway and will follow out Crown Princess.

[sevenseasnomad]

Finally NS's turn.

[travelnap]

No toots from Crown Princess, not a very good tooting day today.

[rkacruiser]

12 minutes ago, sevenseasnomad said:

Why would they attempt to leave if there's a problem with thrusters or any other mechanical system?  Maybe those who know more about ships could respond.

 

The reason could be for several reasons with none of them due to a problem with the thrusters.  Example, a strong wind from the West could be "pinning" the ship to the side of the pier with a force that her thrusters would not be able to overcome.  Thus, the Captain would request tug assistance to get off the dock.

[65 Gator]

Looking good...

[SumoCitrus]

Hello? toots please!

[erewhon]

No toots! At least Noordam gave a nice long toot leaving our harbour last night!

[ski ww]

No toots. Bon Voyage fair winds & smooth seas.

[travelnap]

What a disappointing toot day today.  One Love Boat toot from Princess and not much else today.

[Vict0riann]

Maybe better tooting on Wednesday!

[erewhon]

That's it for today. Until Dam day later this week.

[sevenseasnomad]

8 minutes ago, rkacruiser said:

 

The reason could be for several reasons with none of them due to a problem with the thrusters.  Example, a strong wind from the West could be "pinning" the ship to the side of the pier with a force that her thrusters would not be able to overcome.  Thus, the Captain would request tug assistance to get off the dock.

Thanks.  Okay, one toot.  Hope captain does better than that five weeks from now when we board.

[travelnap]

At least Adventure of the Seas gave us a departure toot.

[travelnap]

Thanks Kathi and the rest of the sail away addicts.  I am going to call it a day.  Good night.  Neil

[SumoCitrus]

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2707216-ms-nieuw-amsterdam-in-port-everglades-november-2-2019/?do=findComment&comment=58698643

[rkacruiser]

3 minutes ago, sevenseasnomad said:

Thanks.  Okay, one toot.  Hope captain does better than that five weeks from now when we board.

 

And, if the Captain doesn't, if they have a Q &A session with the Captain, remind him of the Port Everglades web site and the many who watch sailaways and always appreciate toots.  I have been to some Q & A's and reminded one ship's Master of this "fact".  He seemed to appreciate my comment.  

[mvaughn11]

We will be on her next Sunday! Bon voyage!

Edited November 17, 2019 by mvaughn11