ms Koningsdam and Veendam in Port Everglades February 12, 2020

[ski ww]

6 hours ago, ShipsAreTheBest said:

The five short blasts you heard is the “danger signal”, sounded to warn another vessel that “I have no idea of what your intentions are”.  This morning, sounded by Veendam because this idiot was in the middle of the fairway, crossing our bow, when he decided to pass close aboard.  Sorry for the blurry second photo, but you get the idea of how close he was.

Now I understand why, didn't see the idiot on the web cam. Hard to believe a fellow boater could be so dumb. 

[rafinmd]

Latest port schedule has Koningsdam "confirmed" for 16:30 and Veendam for 16:45.  I imagine if there are no problems on the ships they should stay pretty close to that.

 

Roy

[Himself]

Thank You for the information Roy

[Krazy Kruizers]

6 hours ago, ShipsAreTheBest said:

The five short blasts you heard is the “danger signal”, sounded to warn another vessel that “I have no idea of what your intentions are”.  This morning, sounded by Veendam because this idiot was in the middle of the fairway, crossing our bow, when he decided to pass close aboard.  Sorry for the blurry second photo, but you get the idea of how close he was.

 

Thank you for explaining about the toots this morning.

 

It all makes sense now.

 

What an idiot.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Checking In

[erewhon]

Departure toot.

[rafinmd]

4 minutes ago, erewhon said:

Departure toot.

I think I see lines on the Koningsdam.  Is the Veendam going first I wonder?

 

Roy

[erewhon]

Roy, we saw Serenity on our tv news last night being denied entry to Tonga.

[rafinmd]

1 minute ago, erewhon said:

Roy, we saw Serenity on our tv news last night being denied entry to Tonga.

Yes, we were shocked especially at the way it happens.  We were due to arrive in Lautoka, Fiji at 9 but just sat by the pilot station about 6 to almost 9.  Captain said they were reviewing our records and about 9 we started toward the harbor but while we get there they are interviewing and taking health questionnaires from those who boarded in Papeete.  That sounds a lot more like due diligence to me than what happened in Tonga.

 

Roy

[erewhon]

1 hour ago, rafinmd said:

Yes, we were shocked especially at the way it happens.  We were due to arrive in Lautoka, Fiji at 9 but just sat by the pilot station about 6 to almost 9.  Captain said they were reviewing our records and about 9 we started toward the harbor but while we get there they are interviewing and taking health questionnaires from those who boarded in Papeete.  That sounds a lot more like due diligence to me than what happened in Tonga.

 

Roy

 

You will be safe here. Iwill email you soon to make arrangements for your visit on 26th.

[rafinmd]

I think I see space between Koningsdam and the dock.

 

Roy

[Happily@Sea]

3 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

I think I see space between Koningsdam and the dock.

 

Roy

 

Live streaming is working - good for you, Roy.

[St Pete Cruiser]

Koningsdam is backing up.

[rafinmd]

1 minute ago, Happily@Sea said:

 

Live streaming is working - good for you, Roy.

Things seem to have improved a lot in the last 48 hours, knock on wood.

 

Roy

[St Pete Cruiser]

K'dam moves faster in reverse than Carnival Miracle does forward.

[St Pete Cruiser]

Just now, rafinmd said:

Things seem to have improved a lot in the last 48 hours, knock on wood.

 

Roy

Hi Roy, What time is it there?

[Krazy Kruizers]

Good to see the Koningsdam starting the parade early -- backing up.

[Happily@Sea]

1 minute ago, St Pete Cruiser said:

K'dam moves faster in reverse than Carnival Miracle does forward.

 

It's not hard to move faster than the Carnival ships coming out of pier #4. LOL

[rafinmd]

Looks like I may need to rely on you all for the toots.  I can't seem to get the PE cam, just FTL.

 

Roy

[Krazy Kruizers]

She is moving forward towards the channel.

[St Pete Cruiser]

Forward to the sea Koningsdam.  Time to show us a good tooting farewell.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Wishing all the Koningsdam passengers a great cruise.

[Happily@Sea]

Mandatory Canadian flag.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Lots of people out on the decks on this beautiful, sunny day in Ft Lauderdale.

[St Pete Cruiser]

Captain forgot!  Three lashes with the wet noodle!