Donald&Margaret Posted April 22, 2009 #26 Share Posted April 22, 2009 General crew movement areas.. I'm thinking that striped black-and-yellow area of the floor.. is where sections of the hull may not have 'mated' quite accurately during hull assembly, modular section by modular section? Minor fitting mistakes are bound to happen during assembly of huge sections of pre-fab hull and it's just too darned late to un-weld everything and start over ..so they make a little ramp to adapt floor level by the 1 - 1.5 inch error in elevation? :confused: Surely it can't be like that, on purpose...by design ? Anyone ? . The stripped area on the deck is a ramp to go over the raised door seal. That opening is a sliding watertight door that closes to prevent flooding of the compartments in an emergency. The door is controlled from the bridge in case of flooding. It can also be controlled from either side of the door (note the handles at the top left of the opening). There is also a yellow flashing light at the top left to warn the crew when the door is activated. I worked in a shipyard for 12 years. We tested them on lots of ships during repair periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Wethereyet Posted April 23, 2009 #27 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Here is a link to a group of photos taken by ship crew members: http://www.flickr.com/groups/cruisecrew/pool/ There are some unusual behind the scenes shots, like a photo of a theater from the drummers stool, the crew bar ... Nothing of the "deep dark recesses" but interesting none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pierces Posted April 23, 2009 #28 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Bridge tour on the Infinity: Nice view...with wipers! 105 feet wide. How do you steer a 70,000 ton ship? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakeDad Posted April 24, 2009 #29 Share Posted April 24, 2009 These are from when I worked on the Eurodam. I arrived in Venice Italy and she was still being built so I have alot of pics of her before she was "passenger ready" As much as it's interesting to see the "behind the scenes" I thought it was just as interesting to see everything before it was "polished" HAL Eurodam crew area Crew Cabin Internet Lounge Crow's Nest Showroom On the very bow of the ship...this is off the Officers Bar and only crew can get out there...but it is THE BOW...really cool to be out there when sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_MaryJo Posted April 25, 2009 #30 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Very nice thread, keep up the behind the scenes pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted April 26, 2009 #31 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Mooring bay at the bow of the Sun Princess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobiecat01 Posted April 27, 2009 #32 Share Posted April 27, 2009 "I'm thinking that striped black-and-yellow area of the floor.. is where sections of the hull may not have 'mated' quite accurately during hull assembly, modular section by modular section? Minor fitting mistakes are bound to happen during assembly of huge sections of pre-fab hull and it's just too darned late to un-weld everything and start over ..so they make a little ramp to adapt floor level by the 1 - 1.5 inch error in elevation? :confused: Surely it can't be like that, on purpose...by design ? Anyone ?" Actually I believe that is a fire door or other type of automated/manual door that is closed during an emergency. You can see the single track at the bottom where the doors either come from each side or from the right or left. (Hard to say without knowing the door design.) Most ships have these to be able to comparmentalize emergency situations and seal off fire or flooding. As to the misalignment, a 1" to 1.5" deviation in a ship this size would be a massive problem as it would misalign several walls, systems conduits, plumbing, etc. You would be surprized as to how precise the steel plating is cut (with computer controlled plasma cutters) to very exacting tolerances - literally thousanths of an inch (or centimeter). When it is welded together it is checked and rechecked not only by the yard workers but in some cases the cruise line construction inspectors and the International Ocean-going Ship Inspection group (I used to know their name but forget) depending on the structure. Suffice it to say that the construction is checked multiple times to ensure such an issue does not happen. It is truly a magnificent feat of engineering and design that these ships fit together so well. I will always be amazed... ------------------------------ Sea ya! Ron and Lee Canton, Ga RCCL Platinum Member Previous Cruises Carnival Mardis Gras - 3 Day Bahamas - April 1982 Carnival Destiny - 7 Days Western Carib. - April 1998 Princess Grand Princess - 7 Days Eastern Carib. - April 1999 Princess Sea Princess - 7 Days Western Carib. - March 2000 Princess Grand Princess - 7 Days Western Carib. - March 2001 RCCL Navigator of the Seas - 7 Days Western Carib. - March 2003 RCCL Mariner of the Seas - 7 Days Western Carib. - April 2005 RCCL Freedom of the Seas - 7 Days Western Carib. - 6/18 - 6/25/2006 RCCL Liberty of the Seas - 7 Days Eastern Carib. - 7/19 - 7/26/08 Planned Cruises Something in 2009 - just have not decided yet RCCL Oasis of the Seas - April 17, 2010 The BIG One - Southeast Asia 14 day - 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRoff Posted April 27, 2009 #33 Share Posted April 27, 2009 All very interesting pictures. Here are a few different ones. Not some much inside, as a view from the bridge. In this case, the Princess Diamond sailing out of Puerto Vallarta. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakeDad Posted April 29, 2009 #34 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Larry, Are all the rails on the bow simply to help the crew hold on when sailing? I was a crew and had bow priviledges and LOVED being there while sailing but it's the only reason I can think of for them in your pics? BTW, I'm interviewing now to go to Princess so hopefully I'll be in that pool soon!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted April 29, 2009 Author #35 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) BTW, I'm interviewing now to go to Princess so hopefully I'll be in that pool soon!;) Good Luck with that interview,man! ;) Please remember us if you succeed and send us a few more interesting Behinders,okay? ..................... My one meagre offering from this last cruise of mine is a quick peek inside what appears to be a beverage storage/prep room just off the Atlantic Dining Room, amidships Carnival Victory . Edited April 29, 2009 by aplmac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted May 1, 2009 Author #36 Share Posted May 1, 2009 These few lifeboat shots are not the usual 'behind-the-scenes' stuff.. but we were taken to this outside area on Deck 4 just the once for Muster Drill -and we never saw this area again! What are those dangling triangular pull-handles for?? Carnival Victory . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravescots53 Posted May 2, 2009 #37 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Here are a couple from a behind the scenes tour of the Savoy Theatre on Mariner of the Seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted May 3, 2009 Author #38 Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) Here are a couple from a behind the scenes tour of the Savoy Theatre on Mariner of the Seas. What d'ya know...just last week we were on Carnival Victory, and as we watched a particularly-well-costumed Show, I remarked to the wife.. You don't want to know what the wardrobe section back-stage looks like. Frankly, I thought it would be much more than this but great shots anyway: I guess they keep things very compact so it doesn't look like much, huh.. Many thanks for posting these pics, everyone! Keep them coming. You know you have them somewhere Just dig them out! . Edited May 3, 2009 by aplmac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted May 4, 2009 Author #39 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Crew working on this Ocean Village ship must've been very bad boys, in their past lives. They have to work out in the weather! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted May 30, 2009 Author #40 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Any more behind-the-scenes pics? All these cruises you guys do....and no more pics? :) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicruising Posted May 31, 2009 #41 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Hi there Nathan!!! I hope that you and yours are doing great! We sailed together on the NCL Star repo last year. Good Luck on the Princess interview. I am hoping that it will be a better experience for you:) Take care, Lori p.s. my computer crashed so I lost all of my old email addys and havent had one from you in a awhile.. lol (lorihawkins@surfree.com) Larry,Are all the rails on the bow simply to help the crew hold on when sailing? I was a crew and had bow priviledges and LOVED being there while sailing but it's the only reason I can think of for them in your pics? BTW, I'm interviewing now to go to Princess so hopefully I'll be in that pool soon!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted June 3, 2009 #42 Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) Edited June 3, 2009 by boeckli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted June 16, 2009 Author #43 Share Posted June 16, 2009 We were standing in the hallway saying good night to each other, prior to retiring to our individual cabins when my friend pops open a panel right there... to find this --'blackwater' plumbing attached to our bathrooms! Isn't that just beautiful? :D What's the little motor thing for? Individual suction, per unit? I guess the piping lagged in reflective silver is Hot Water coming in ? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoneycu Posted June 17, 2009 #44 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Really cool pics, thanks for sharing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfswan Posted June 22, 2009 #45 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabbymom Posted June 22, 2009 #46 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Not behind closed doors but this is the crew loading up the supplies for Coco Cay from the Mariner: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted June 30, 2009 Author #47 Share Posted June 30, 2009 We were standing in the hallway saying good night to each other, prior to retiring to our individual cabins when my friend pops open a panel right there... to find this --'blackwater' plumbing attached to our bathrooms! Isn't that just beautiful? :D. . I forgot to add the sister shot, taken at the same time I just stuck the camera inside the space, pointed it upwards popped the trigger, shooting blind --this is what came back -more blackwater and silver-lagged piping.. to and from the cabin above ours . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pierces Posted June 30, 2009 #48 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Crew only deck on the Mercury: Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted July 1, 2009 Author #49 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Crew only deck on the Mercury: Now that beats all manner of blackwater piping, lagged hot water pipes, mooring lines coiled on bright green spools freezer lockers, grunge disposal rooms, crew-only companionways - and everything else ever shown on this somewhat mundane thread! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grneyedmustang Posted July 21, 2009 #50 Share Posted July 21, 2009 These pics are interesting. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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