Rare FlaMariner Posted March 23 #76 Share Posted March 23 lines dropped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily@Sea Posted March 23 #77 Share Posted March 23 NA moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JazzyV Posted March 23 #79 Share Posted March 23 There she goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Nickelpenny Posted March 23 #80 Share Posted March 23 🥰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerathje Posted March 23 Author #81 Share Posted March 23 Still zoomed in! L. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerathje Posted March 23 Author #82 Share Posted March 23 Yay! Camera operator is on it! L. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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leerathje Posted March 23 Author #86 Share Posted March 23 Can still see lots of folks out for a late sailaway. L. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyV Posted March 23 #87 Share Posted March 23 It's probably somewhat somber on the ship. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted March 23 #88 Share Posted March 23 No toots. Probably a sad day even for the newly boarded at least through tomorrow in HMC. Thanks Leanne, Dave, and fellow addicts. Roy 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Happily@Sea Posted March 23 #91 Share Posted March 23 Nieuw Statendam tomorrow. Thanks for all the pictures. Thanks to my fellow addicts and to our great cameraperson. Thanks for the thread, Leanne. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyV Posted March 23 #92 Share Posted March 23 Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerathje Posted March 23 Author #93 Share Posted March 23 And there she goes on the Hilton cam. L. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted March 25 #94 Share Posted March 25 On 3/23/2024 at 4:16 PM, Famgel1956 said: I would think besides repairs there should have been inspections on N.A. before I would go in that ship! I think she was inspected by VSP couple of days ago & passed with a 99%! Who is "VSP"? Do you mean USPH, because of your comment about a 99% score? USPH does not inspect the machinery of a ship, unless it is galley, laundry, or HVAC equipment, and even then it is only for sanitation, not mechanical condition. The steam system on cruise ships is not a primary, or critical system onboard (typically used for heating hot water, the laundry, and fuel heating), so a failure in that system would not preclude sailing for extended time even without repairs. There will be an inspection by the Class surveyor (typically not USCG since it is not a US flag vessel, and the incident does not affect propulsion or steering), and repairs can be made while underway. Many times a water hammer "explosion" in a steam system can be repaired in a couple of hours with a new gasket and bolts. They are not all that uncommon, though one resulting in death is rare. 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted March 25 #95 Share Posted March 25 3 hours ago, chengkp75 said: Who is "VSP"? Do you mean USPH, because of your comment about a 99% score? USPH does not inspect the machinery of a ship, unless it is galley, laundry, or HVAC equipment, and even then it is only for sanitation, not mechanical condition. The steam system on cruise ships is not a primary, or critical system onboard (typically used for heating hot water, the laundry, and fuel heating), so a failure in that system would not preclude sailing for extended time even without repairs. There will be an inspection by the Class surveyor (typically not USCG since it is not a US flag vessel, and the incident does not affect propulsion or steering), and repairs can be made while underway. Many times a water hammer "explosion" in a steam system can be repaired in a couple of hours with a new gasket and bolts. They are not all that uncommon, though one resulting in death is rare. Sad news today. Based on my time at sea, I only experienced something similar once and that was on SS Oriana. During topping up the boiler feed water, they over-filled, getting water into the super heated steam lines. We had numerous failures with fortunately no injuries, but the lower 2 decks were filled with steam. It was dense fog below decks until we got it vented. Searching those areas for crew members is something I'll never forget. Sad to read the "Ambulance Chasers" are already making accusations. We will all know the facts once the Dutch Accident Investigation Board complete and release the preliminary and final investigation reports. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted March 25 #96 Share Posted March 25 It was apparently a corrugated steam "flex joint" that blew out. There's another thread on the "explosion". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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