Looks line QofS is underway

Destination-Seatrials NorthSea eta 17 hours

Course NE 1.6 kts

from

http://www.fleetmon.com/en/vessels/Quantum_Of_The_Seas_9291312

Zoom in map

Looking like they're giving the azipods a workout:

http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:6.846066/centery:53.47441/zoom:8/mmsi:311000267

Maneuverability tests seem to be done for now, and they've sped up to 14 knots:

Kind of odd...

I thought that sea trials are not supposed to happen until the ship is fully equipped.

Not having the North Star attached might alter the results due to the differences in weight and aerodynamics.

From earlier posts, the North Star won't be attached until "early October".

Maybe these aren't formal sea trials, but just some tests?

Kind of odd...

I thought that sea trials are not supposed to happen until the ship is fully equipped.

Not having the North Star attached might alter the results due to the differences in weight and aerodynamics.

From earlier posts, the North Star won't be attached until "early October".

Maybe these aren't formal sea trials, but just some tests?

I sort of agree

If one figures the weight of the guests and luggage 3000 guests * 250 Lbs=375 tonnes

Maybe they added ballast to compensate

Kind of odd...

I thought that sea trials are not supposed to happen until the ship is fully equipped.

Not having the North Star attached might alter the results due to the differences in weight and aerodynamics.

From earlier posts, the North Star won't be attached until "early October".

Maybe these aren't formal sea trials, but just some tests?

A ship normally has multiple sea trials during her construction. Since Meyer Werft is land locked that is not possible. I believe she will still have two sea trials. This is only the first. Most likely this sea trial is more for the ship yard to ensure everything functions as expected and fine tune the equipment. They will have a later sea trial that will most likely be the official one that she must pass to be approved to set sail.

Sea trials are conducted to measure a vessel’s performance and general seaworthiness. Testing of a vessel’s speed, maneuverability, equipment and safety features are usually conducted. Usually in attendance are technical representatives from the builder, governing and certification officials, and representatives of the owners. Successful sea trials subsequently lead to a vessel’s certification for commissioning and acceptance by its owner.

from

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_trial

17 knots

19 knots 21.9 mph

She slowed down now at 19.9 knots 22.9 mph

20.7 knots 23.8 MPH

Warp speed 6

Top listed speed 22 knots 25.3 mph

22.3 knots 24.7 mph- .3 knots above top speed

Royal princess had Movies under the seas screen fitted after sea trials ! North Star a bit bigger lol.

Stu k

22.3 knots 24.7 mph- .3 knots above top speed

Published "Top Speed" usually does not equal the actual top speed. She might also have some wind help / calm seas.

Track so far

I sort of agree

If one figures the weight of the guests and luggage 3000 guests * 250 Lbs=375 tonnes

Maybe they added ballast to compensate

375 tons (or 340 tonnes) is nothing for a ship with a deadweight of 11,575 tons (10,500 tonnes). That's only about 3% of its carrying capacity.

375 tons (or 340 tonnes) is nothing for a ship with a deadweight of 11,575 tons (10,500 tonnes). That's only about 3% of its carrying capacity.

I wonder what is the weight of the NorthStar is. Is the bear on the starboard side going to affect stability?

I wonder what is the weight of the NorthStar is. Is the bear on the starboard side going to affect stability?

Almost definitely no. They have it all figured out.

Accordion to "fleetmon.com" Destination is EMSPilot.

Maybe this phase of sea trials is over.

my thread has been ninja'd

i know where you got the link to track this from :D

Good work..

my thread has been ninja'd

 

i know where you got the link to track this from :D

 

Good work..

Thanks

Accordion to "fleetmon.com" Destination is EMSPilot.

Maybe this phase of sea trials is over.

I was wrong it is still doing sea trials

E at 18.1 knots

very interesting that they are doing sea trials in the middle of the night.

I see they are going full speed right now

very interesting that they are doing sea trials in the middle of the night.

I see they are going full speed right now

Hope they have their headlights on.