Slugsta Posted August 25, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Friends are currently on Iona and I had a message to say that there was a fire at 4.30am - they said that they didn't have to leave their cabin but could smell smoke through the aircon. I hope this means that it was easily dealt with . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsta Posted August 25, 2021 Author #2 Share Posted August 25, 2021 And, apparently, they are currently in port and going nowhere as the propulsion system is broken! I don't know whether this has anything to do with the early morning fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset cruise fan Posted August 25, 2021 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2021 There was a problem in the incinerator but all quickly dealt with. Couldn't smell smoke where we are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset cruise fan Posted August 25, 2021 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Slugsta said: And, apparently, they are currently in port and going nowhere as the propulsion system is broken! I don't know whether this has anything to do with the early morning fire. Nothing to do with fire. There was an issue with the azipod. We are underway now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsta Posted August 25, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Just now, Dorset cruise fan said: Nothing to do with fire. There was an issue with the azipod. We are underway now Thanks for the info. The last I heard from my friend was that you were not moving - but I have been out for a few hours so haven't had a more recent update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted August 25, 2021 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2021 39 minutes ago, Slugsta said: Thanks for the info. The last I heard from my friend was that you were not moving - but I have been out for a few hours so haven't had a more recent update. Currently doing about 16kts going NE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted August 25, 2021 #7 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Fires on cruise ships are not all that rare and are thankfully usually very minor. We have been on a few where fire calls have gone out, one was very similar where you could smell smoke in corridor and all it was was a rubber belt on a motor burnt out and was soon dealt with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathygh Posted August 25, 2021 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I can confirm all is well on Iona and we have had a wonderful day sailing around. It's like being in the Med. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathygh Posted August 25, 2021 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I also should have mentioned the ship couldn't weigh its anchor this morning. Computer says no! All fixed and nothing missed from the itinerary. We are having a fab time and everything else bar the app works well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsta Posted August 26, 2021 Author #10 Share Posted August 26, 2021 22 hours ago, Cathygh said: I also should have mentioned the ship couldn't weigh its anchor this morning. Computer says no! All fixed and nothing missed from the itinerary. We are having a fab time and everything else bar the app works well. Yes, my friends are very unimpressed by the app (especially as the husband is a software engineer)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now